The CHIZAI Toastmasters Club was established in June 2019 and is soon celebrating its 7th anniversary. Beyond our regular meetings, we have hosted special sessions and innovative projects, such as our "Learning from Online Videos" series during the pandemic. The International Speech Contest represents a cornerstone of our activities. We are proud of our track record, having reached the Division-level contests four times, including two runner-up finishes. If you are interested

This Saturday morning, the CHIZAI Toastmasters Club had the pleasure of welcoming Gopal Trivedi to discuss recent judicial precedents regarding disclosure requirements in Indian patent prosecution. It was a wonderful way to kick off a sunny weekend in Tokyo. One particularly insightful point from the Bombay High Court's ruling in the JFE Steel case is as follows: "Also learned counsel for the Petitioner has rightly pointed out that the Impugned Order does not take into accou

Today, we welcomed Kawamura-san to a special meeting of the Chizai Toastmasters Club. After years of my persistent invitations, it finally happened—it was truly a dream come true for me. He shared impactful experiences from his career through the lens of communication, which sparked a deep discussion. I realized that building a wonderful career requires a genuine interest in and warmth toward others—whether they be colleagues or peers outside the company. With this "warm hea

The CHIZAI Toastmasters Club recently hosted a special session with Eric from Patlytics on AI applications in legal and IP practice. While Eric could have easily focused on showcasing Patlytics’ specific services, he instead dedicated the entire session to a thoughtful and comprehensive overview of AI—covering the benefits of adoption, practical use cases, and key considerations for implementation. In an era where many practitioners feel mounting pressure to adopt AI or risk