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Japanese Patent & Utility Model
Flowchart and Basic Procedures for Obtaining a Patent
Convention Application (Paris Route)
Japanese National Phase of an International Application (PCT Route)
Japanese Patent & Utility Model FAQs
- Before you apply
- When you apply
- After you apply
- Exceptions to lack of novelty of invention
- Entry of a PCT application in Japan
- Claim Format
- Methods for treatment of the human body
- Disclosure Requirements
- Restration of Priority Right
- Application Number for Japanese National Phase of a PCT Application
- Publication
- Examination
- Refund of Examination Fee
- Expedited Examination
- Amendment
- Office Action
- Extension of Time
- Divisional Application
- Appeal
- Certificate of Patent
- Annuity
- Reviving an Abandoned Case
- Power of Attorney
- Change of ownership, Assignment
- Change of Ownership, Merger
- Recordation of Name Change and Address Change
- License
- Security Agreement
- Employee Compensation for Inventions
- Official Fees
- Business Model
- JPO Updates
- Utility Model
Reports & Topics
- The JPO implemented a pilot program for Green Accelerated Examination effective November 1, 2009. - November 30, 2009 -
- Expansion of "Super Accelerated Examination" to PCT Japanese National Phases - October 29, 2009 -
- The JPO Accepts Recordation of Non-Exclusive Licenses Based on Comprehensive License Agreement - October 2, 2009 -
- The JPO Extends Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) to Ten Countries - July 31, 2009 -
- Japanese Patent Office Announces Deferred Fees for a Request for Examination for Patent Applications (Effective April 1, 2009) - April 1, 2009 -
- Amendments to Japanese IP Law (Effective April 1, 2009) - April 1, 2009 -
- The JPO implemented a pilot program for "Super Accelerated Examination" on October 1, 2008. - October 28, 2008 -
- Priority Documents-Exemption under the Priority Document Electronic Exchange Agreement between the USPTO and the JPO (July 2007) - July 4, 2008 -
- The JPO reserved changes to the PCT regulations that entered into force on April 1, 2007 - July 4, 2008 -
- Japanese Patent Office Announces Reductions in the Official Fees (Effective from June 1, 2008) - May 29, 2008 -
- USPTO and JPO to implement Patent Prosecution Highway on Full-Time Basis - Dec. 28, 2007 -
- Revisions to Japanese Patent Law (Effective from April 1, 2007) - Sep. 5, 2007 --