Season’s Greetings from Allegro IP 2022
We would like to thank you very much for continuously entrusting us with the handling of your patents in Japan. We greatly enjoy working on your
01/01/2022
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Japanese patent practice tip
Registration/Renewal Fees will be increased in Japan
On or after April 1, 2022, Government Fees at the Japan Patent Office (JPO) will be increased: Patent Registration Fee (first three annuities); Patent
12/22/2021
Japanese Patent Law Revision
Assignor’s intention should be confirmed | on or after January 1, 2022
Japanese practice regarding assignment procedures will be revised: New practice applies to procedures accomplished on or after January 1, 2022; Assign
11/13/2021
News
Trends in Japanese patent & trademark applications – JPO Annual Report 2021
Trends in numbers of Japanese patent & trademark applications – Annual Report 2021 released by the Japan Patent Office (JPO): Japanese domes
07/24/2021
Japanese patent practice tip
1 Year Grace Period in Japan – Exceptions to Loss of Novelty
Grace Period in Japan (Exceptions to Loss of Novelty): Basic Limitations (in the case of PCT national phase entry): File PCT international application
06/11/2021
Japanese patent practice tip
Signature on Power of Attorney no longer required in Japan [Update on May 15, 2021]
Summary: Power of Attorney to be submitted before the Japan Patent Office: Signature on PoA is no longer required; and Mailing to Japanese representat
03/12/2021
Court Decision
Support Requirement in Japan_Recent Relaxed Criteria
Support Requirement in Japan: Description Requirements in Japan Support Requirement in Japan Determination Criteria Transition of Judgment Standard “P
01/24/2021
Japanese patent practice tip
Late Filing of PCT National Phase Entry into Japan due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Request for Permission for the late filing of a PCT National Phase Entry into Japan: Normal Procedure based on Legitimate Reasons; New Procedure based
01/14/2021
Season’s Greetings from Allegro IP 2021
We would like to thank you very much for continuously entrusting us with the handling of your patents in Japan. We greatly enjoy working on your
01/01/2021
News
PPH (Patent Prosecution Highway) between Japan and France Starts
The JPO (Japan Patent Office) and the INPI (French National Institute of Industrial Property) announced that the PPH (Patent Prosecution Highway) pilo
12/01/2020
Japanese patent practice tip
Free Search Tool for Japanese Patents
J-PlatPat offers FREE access to information about Japanese Patents: You can use J-PlatPat to: search Japanese patents (utility models, trademarks, and
10/30/2020
News
Effect on Patent Applications in Japan due to Coronavirus
Effect on Patent Applications in Japan due to Coronavirus Disruption: Effect on Patent Applications; Effect on Requests for Examination; and Trends in
07/28/2020
News
Trends in Japanese patent & trademark applications – JPO Annual Report 2020
Trends in numbers of Japanese patent & trademark applications – Annual Report 2020 released by JPO: Japanese domestic patent applications; P
06/13/2020
Japanese patent practice tip
How to get permission for the late filing on the basis of Coronavius disruption? [Update on April 7, 2023]
Merits of Restoration Request based on Coronavirus disruption: Simple procedures; No evidence required; and High chance of success. Share This Post Ho
05/14/2020
News
Coronavirus Update in Japan – Tokyo lockdown soon? [Update on September 30, 2021]
Recent Situation in Japan | Firm & Japan Patent Office: We sincerely hope that you, your colleagues and family are safe and well during the global
03/31/2020