Recent specific Japanese patent application transferred to us: We usually post blogs on Japanese law revisions, practice tips in Japan, statistical da
When we file a trademark application before the Japan Patent Office (JPO), we used to receive a fist Office Action or a Decision to Grant in around 9
As you may know, examination standards in Japan were revised several years ago, and both enablement requirements and support requirements became very
When you consider filing a patent application in Japan, we understand that the translation cost would be a major bottleneck. The market price fo
The world first Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program started in 2006 between the JPO and the USPTO. Now, PPH program is effective among 48 countri
Unlike the US practice, we do not have a system of continuation applications. Instead, as a similar practice, we can file divisional applications.&nbs
The Japan Patent Office released an annual report 2019 on the situation of Japanese patent applications. We have picked up some of the topics which we
The PCT fees when filing an international application before the Japan Patent Office will be revised as follows: [Current Fees] International filing f
Request for Examination in Japan A Japanese patent application will NOT be examined unless a Request for Examination is filed. You should be car
The JPO and the Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights (DGIP) started the PPH pilot program from June 1, 2013, and as of June 1, 2019, th
How to obtain patent protection in Japan? The following is a summary of the general procedures, timelines, and costs associated with obtaining patent
The general procedures, timelines, and costs to get a trademark protection in Japan are summarized hereinbelow. We hope the information will be of som
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Deduction of Official Fees regarding Japanese Patent Application As you may know, the deduction practice regarding the following Official Fees was rec
Japanese Patent Grant Rate is Very High! It had been said that the JPO’s examination is very strict and that the rate of Decision to Grant in Japan sh