Initiatives for Intellectual Property Rights
（1）Courses for Intellectual Property Human Resources
The Intellectual Property Rights Subcommittee offers a wide range of courses from introductory and beginner level to intermediate and advanced level to improve the knowledge of IP professionals in member companies. 19 courses were offered in FY2024 with a total of 1,544 participants.
＜Systematic chart of IP courses in 2024＞


（2）Overseas Anti-Counterfeiting Activities
To support member companies in building a smooth business environment and a sound supply chain, JAPIA, as an industry organization, is engaged in overseas anti-counterfeiting activities. The following are some of our major activities.

①Awareness-raising and PR activities at large-scale exhibitions
JAPIA participates in Automechanika Shanghai (AMS) held in China, exhibiting panels and counterfeit samples from each company, providing information on counterfeit products through presentations by each company, and conducting awareness surveys on counterfeit products through questionnaires to visitors.
Since 2006, JAPIA has participated every year except for FY2020 and FY2021, when there were travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 disaster; in FY2024, JAPIA participated with eight member companies.
　　

②Lobbying Anti-Counterfeiting Authorities
We seek understanding and support for the anti-counterfeiting activities of the Japanese auto parts industry from the relevant authorities in China, where counterfeit products from our member companies are most commonly found. In addition, we provide useful information for the detection and deterrence of counterfeit products at each Customs, contributing to efficient anti-counterfeiting activities and building good relationships.
In FY2024, five member companies and the JAPIA Secretariat visited the General Administration of Customs of China, Beijing Customs, and Shanghai Customs from March 10 to 12, 2025. This was the first time for JAPIA Delegation to visit the General Administration of Customs, and a new relationship was established.

③Survey of Counterfeit Product Distribution in Overseas Markets
To support member companies' anti-counterfeiting activities, we have been conducting a survey of counterfeit product distribution in overseas markets since fiscal year 2016.
2016  Thailand
2017  Indonesia
2018  Vietnam
2019  Philippines
2022  Malaysia
2023  Kenya
2024  Brazil