[MIKOTAMA Seminar #07]
"Contract Negotiation Practices with Overseas Showrooms, Sales/PR Agents: Learning from Case Studies of Troubles" will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Event Outline

When expanding your own brand overseas, it is unavoidable to enter into contracts with showrooms, sales agents, PR agents, etc. However, cross-border contracts written in English can easily lead to problems later on.

In fact, among the consultations we receive, the second most common after trademark disputes are disputes over contracts with overseas showrooms, sales agents, and PR agents.
In many cases, contract templates are prepared with content that is favorable to the other party, and it is not recommended to conclude a contract without sufficient consideration and negotiation..

There are several important points to consider in negotiations, such as the period and scope of the monopoly, interest rates, fixed costs, contract period, whether or not refunds will be granted if payments cannot be collected from wholesalers, and the venue for dispute resolution.There are. And these areEach of these is interrelated and cannot be judged individually..

In this seminar, we will take into account our track record of having handled consultations with over 200 fashion and jewelry-related companies.A detailed explanation of the key points to keep in mind when negotiating a contract to prevent problems from occurring international success.

After the seminar, we plan to hold a social gathering where you can ask questions and exchange opinions directly with the lawyers in charge.
If you are able to attend on-site, please do so.

Following on from this seminar, we plan to hold seminars on the topics of "Problems with overseas select shops and key points in contract negotiations" and "Problems with overseas agency contracts and franchise contracts and key points in contract negotiations."

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[If participating at the venue]
Those who can participate at the venueApplication formOnly those who have requested to participate in person will be able to attend.
If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, we will hold a lottery. Successful applicants will be notified by email, and unsuccessful applicants will be sent an email with the online streaming URL attached.

*If you are attending in person, we will ask you to submit a business card at the reception.

・日時：2026年2月19日（木）18:00～20:30 予定 （19:30〜20:30 懇親会）
·venue:Mimura Komatsu Law Office(Meiji Seimei Kan ６th Floor,２-１-１ Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo）
・Capacity: 24 people (if the capacity is exceeded, a lottery will be held)　　　

【If you are participating online:
A viewing URL will be sent to the email address you registered when you applied.
When the time comes, please join us via the streaming URL that was sent to you via email.

Date and time: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (scheduled) 
・Capacity: 150 people

▼Event Overview
・Title: "Contract Practices with Overseas Showrooms and Sales/PR Agents - Learning from Troubled Case Studies: The Necessity and Key Points of Contract Negotiations"
・Program: 17:30-18:00 Doors open
　　　　　　　18:00-18:05 Greetings
　　　　　　　18:05-19:10 Seminar (Lecturers: Junya Komatsu and Shinnosuke Nitta)
　　　　　　　19:10-19:30 Q&A　　 
　　　　　　　19:30-20:30 Social gathering (only for those attending the event)

■The seminar video will be available to watch on our YouTube channel from February 26th to March 25th exclusively for those who have registered for the seminar.
　The link will be sent to your registered email address.

・Target audience: Fashion, jewelry, and cosmetic brands, as well as anyone considering expanding their products overseas
*We kindly ask that applications from lawyers not be accepted.

・ Participation fee: Free

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·inquiry:Mimura Komatsu Law Firm　Email: info＠mktlaw.jp

▼Instructor profile

KOMATSU Junya
After registering as an attorney, he worked in the litigation team at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, focusing on dispute resolution and litigation. In 2015, he studied abroad at Fordham Law School in New York. After returning to Japan, he established the Mimura Komatsu Law Office, where he used his knowledge of strategic law and law to support businesses as a legal director and corporate CLO, as well as launching incorporated associations and lobbying.
He has served as an auditor for the Japan CTO Association (general incorporated association), a director for the Cultural Industries Promotion Association (general incorporated association), a selection committee member or judge for various projects for the Agency for Cultural Affairs (projects to develop young filmmakers, project to promote Japanese films overseas, project to promote the development of media arts collaboration infrastructure, project to preserve and utilize intermediate results such as manga and anime), and a special lecturer at Shinshu University.

Shinnosuke Nitta
In addition to working extensively in the field of dispute resolution, primarily in insurance and damages litigation, she also specializes in legal matters relating to the creative industries, including jewelry, watches, and fashion. As a certified Jewelry Coordinator Level 1 and Gemological Institute of America (GIA-AJP), she provides practical legal support based on the structure and practices of the industry.
Part-time lecturer at Hiko Mizuno Jewelry College and Yamawaki College of Art.

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