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Basic information about Japanese utility model system
To help you better understand the Japanese utility model system, we provide basic information about the Japanese utility model system. The Japanese utility model system is designed to protect devices and tools with a lower threshold of i... -
Japanese IP Statistics Report 2024
The JPO has issued the Japanese IP Statistics Report 2024. We would like to briefly introduce the latest trends in Japanese IPR filings in line with the Report. It should be noted that the following figures are extracted from the Report.... -
Certificates of patents and registered trademarks can be issued electronically on or after April 1, 2024
We are pleased to announce that the Japan Patent Office (JPO) will begin issuing the following documents including certificates of patents, registered trademarks, design patents, and registered utility models electronically on or after A... -
Happy New Year and 1st Anniversary
Happy New Year! As of January 1, 2024, we are celebrating the first anniversary of our firm opening. We will make every effort to support your IP activities this year. -
Amendment Requirements under the Japanese Patent Practice
We would like to briefly introduce the requirements for amendments under the Japanese patent practice. Firstly, the timing requirements for amendments are shown in the following figure. Amendment-Requirement-IPStart-1ダウンロード The Bas... -
The Basic Flow of Determining Inventive Step Under Art. 29(2) of the Patent Law
In this article, we would like to briefly introduce the basic flow of determining inventive step under Art. 29(2) of the Japanese Patent Law. We hope this information will be helpful in considering a response to a lack of inventive step ... -
Practical Information on Japanese Patent Applications that You Should Keep in Mind!
This article is intended for those who have some knowledge of Japanese patent applications (especially, foreign patent attorneys). Through this article, we hope that you will become familiar with the important practical points of Japanes... -
Grand Panel Decision of the IP High Court – Dwango v. FC2 No. 10046(Ne) 2021
The Intellectual Property (IP) High Court of Japan has issued an important grand panel decision on a patent infringement case (Dwango vs. FC2 Case No. 10046 (Ne) 2021) on May 26, 2023. The case is well known as the Japanese version of th... -
JPO Status Report 2023 shows the Latest Trends in Japanese IP Applications
The JPO has issued the Status Report 2023. We would like to briefly introduce the latest trends in Japanese IPR filings as seen in this report. The following graphs are extracted from the Status Report 2023. Number of Patent Applications... -
Flowcharts for patent, utility model, design, and trademark applications in Japan
We have summarized the basic information on patent, utility model, design, and trademark applications in Japan. Since we often receive questions from our clients regarding patent, utility model, design, and trademark applications in Japa... -
Cabinet Decision on Draft Amendments to IP Laws in Japan (Mar. 10, 2023)
We would like to let you know that as announced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on March 10, 2023, the Cabinet approved draft amendments to IP laws (primarily, the Unfair Competition Prevention Act (hereinafter, "UC... -
Relaxation of criteria for the restoration of various procedures for patent application etc.
On April 1, 2023, the criteria for the restoration of various procedures for patent, utility model, design, and trademark applications will be changed from “due care” to “unintentional” criteria. Even when Applicant fail to complete any ...
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