The Japan Patent Office (JPO) continues to expand its Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) network with pilot programs initiated with the National Institutes of Industrial Property (INPI) of Brazil and Argentina, respectively, from April 1, 2017. The JPO plans to start…
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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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In Japan, a patent application will not be examined unless a request for examination is filed within three (3) years of the filing date. One of the most frequently asked questions from non-Japanese clients is about when to file this…
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I. Overview In Japan, a patent application will not be examined unless a request for a substantial examination is filed. After a request is filed, it usually takes more than two years for a case to be examined. The accelerated…
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Introduction The Japan Patent Office has put into effect new guidelines for the accelerated examination systems for trademarks. The JPO introduced the system for trademarks back in September of 1997 and was implemented in order to speed up the registration…
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The Japan Patent Office (JPO) will launch a pilot program that specifically aims to expedite examination for internationally filed applications with concrete commercial intent or that require a quick examination turnaround. The “Super Accelerated Examination System,” as it is called,…
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