Patent applications have to be filed before a prior art disclosure in Japan. But what if the disclosure is the inventor’s own? Can he or she lose novelty by that self-disclosure? What If I Disclose My Invention Before Applying for…
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* Changes to the Patent Act of Japan, going into effect from April 1, 2023, make this article outdated for patent deadlines on or after that date. Please see our news article here for more information. Is it possible to…
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* You can read more recent articles and our strengths in reinstatement after a missed deadline at our Reinstatement portal page. “If I missed the 30-month deadline for filing a PCT Japan National Phase application, can I still reinstate it?”…
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Under the Law for Strengthening of Industrial and Technological Competitiveness, the JPO has implemented measures to reduce fees for small businesses, venture companies, and other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) if they satisfy certain requirements. The discounts apply…
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Keisen’s instant fee calculator is designed to help attorneys and/or legal service professionals obtain fee estimate for the PCT Japanese national phase entry and Japanese trademark application.This calculator is also for the holders of published PCT or trademark applications seeking…
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The JPO’s Internet filing system came into effect in 2005. The system makes it possible for International applicants to file patent, trademark and design applications via the Internet from anywhere in the world. Keisen Associates has adopted this Internet filing…
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In Japan, the national phase application must be filed within 30 months from the priority date (the 30-month deadline). According to the Japanese patent law, a PCT application can be entered into the Japanese national phase without a Japanese translation….
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Q1 I unintentionally failed to enter the Japanese national phase within the 30-month time limit. Is there any way to reinstate my patent rights, and enter the Japanese national phase? A1 There is a possibility, if your case falls under…
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Q. I would like to know the cost estimate for entering into the Japanese national phase and preparing and filing a Japanese translation within two months from the date of entry. A. Keisen Associates provides a free online fee calculator….
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