Japanese Patent FAQs
Certificate of Patent
Update 2021.10.19Q.Is it possible to reissue the Certificate of Patent?
A.
If the original Certificate of Patent is lost, it is possible to file a Request for Re-issuance of a Certificate of Patent with the Japanese Patent Office. A new certificate will be identical to the original certificate even if a change of ownership or a name/address change is recorded before requesting the new certificate.
Q.When applying to reissue the Certificate of Patent, is a Power of Attorney required?
A.
No. A Power of Attorney document is not required.