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FAQ

If you already filed a PCT application in your jurisdiction, it is required to file a Petition for Entry within 30 months from the international filing day or the priority date, whichever is earlier.
  • Basic Filing Fee: JPY 60,000
  • Translation Fee: JPY 25 (per English word)
  • Government Fee: JPY 14,000
A Request for Examination must be filed within 3 years from the international filing date. A Japanese patent application will not be examined unless a Request for Examination is filed. If examination is not requested in time, the application will be regarded as having been withdrawn.

We receive a first Office Action from the Japan Patent Office usually within 10-12 months after the request for examination. We receive at least one office action in almost every case.

If the examiner considers that the application is in condition for allowance, we receive a Decision to Grant, and we have to pay the first three annuities within 30 days.
The answer is No. Once you file a Petition for Entry to validly enter the national phase, it is possible to file a Japanese translation of a PCT application later, within 2 months from the date on which the Petition is filed.

Yes, in such a case, we basically file your translation as-is received, but please allow us to charge our attorney fee of JPY 15,000 so that we can review the Japanese translation to satisfy the JPO’s formality requirements and draft figures if necessary. Accordingly, the estimated costs would be:

  • Basic Filing Fee: JPY 75,000
  • Government Fee: JPY 14,000
  • Attorney’s Fee: JPY 30,000
  • Government Fee:

    • JPY 106,000 + JPY 3,600 x N (number of claims); or
    • JPY 124,000 + JPY 3,600 x N (for application filed on or after April 1, 2019)

Please note that the Government Fee is calculated simply based on the number of claims, regardless of the number of independent claims, multiple dependent claims, etc.

Further, the Government Fee changes based on the international filing date, ISR, etc. For more details, please contact info@allegropat.com for specific quotation. 

For our fixed plan, our attorney’s fee would be:

  • Subtantive Office Action: JPY 140,000
  • Non-Substantive Office Action: JPY 60,000 

The term for filing a reply is 3 months, which may be extended up to 6 months at maximum. In case of obtaining extension of term,  the estimated costs per each filing would be:

  • Attorney’s Fee: JPY 4,000
  • Government Fee: JPY 2,100
  • Attorney’s Fee: JPY 30,000
  • Government Fee: JPY 6,300 (basic fee) + JPY 600 x N (number of claims)

If you have any questions that we have not been able to answer, we would love to hear from you.
Please complete the form at the top of this page and our attorney will be in touch.

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If you consider filing a PCT national phase entry into Japan, please let us know the specific number (ex. WO2020/123456). 

We will let you know the filing deadline and submit a case-specific quotation within 10 hours.

Please rest assured that each attorney has a confidentiality obligation regarding your inquiry.

About the firm

Thank you very much for reading the message through to the end. 

We have greatly enjoyed handling intellectual property rights including patent and trademark matters for overseas clients, and we believe that we will be able to contribute to strong IP protection for you in Japan.

If you would be interested in our services, please do not hesitate to contact us.  We would very much appreciate it if you would consider our firm as a candidate representative in Japan. Trial cases, requests for quotation, or simple questions would be appreciated.

Our office is located in front of Pacifico Yokohama. If you come to the convention center, please stop by our office for complementary WiFi, coffee, and beer! 

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Allegro IP Law Firm

Ocean Gate Minatomirai 8F
3-7-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 2200012, JAPAN

Tel [Client Only]: +81-45-532-4195

アレグロ国際特許事務所

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Ocean Gate Minatomirai​ 8F

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