The Japanese Patent Office (JPO) will implement the electronic transmission of patent certificates and other documents starting on April 1, 2024, in accordance with the previously-announced Plan for Promoting the Digitization of Procedures.

The following documents will be added to the JPO’s internet filing software. Accordingly, seven of the most-requested documents (approximately 2.3 million cases per year) will be eligible for online transmission.

1. Patent /Registration Certificate (except for Certificate of International Trademark Registration)
     Note: A patent/registration certificate has no legal power to prove that its holder is the rightful owner.
2. Annuity/Renewal Receipt
3. Automatic Payment Notice
4. Notification of Completion of Renewal of Trademark Registration
5. Notification of Completion of Registration
     Note: The absence of the notification does not prevent you from claiming to be the rightful owner.
6. Notification of Applicant’s Identification Number
7. Notification of General Power of Attorney Number