2021.09.15 Patent

Introduction of Judicial Precedent – Method of Judgment on Partial Priority under the Paris Convention –

2021.08.31 Patent

Antibody defined by its function is patentable?

2021.08.13 Patent

Japan Patent Office (JPO) Accelerates Digitalization of Communication

2021.07.30 Patent

Is it possible for a foreign applicant and its local representative to participate in an examiner interview held at the JPO?

2021.07.16 Design

Revisions of Law to Improve Rules Specific to Japan Currently Causing Lapse of Deadlines (design/trademark)

2021.06.30 Others

Introduction of Websites for Searching Japanese Court Rulings

2021.06.15 Patent

Introduction of System of Inviting Third-Party Comments in Infringement Suit of Patent (or other intellectual property) Rights

2021.05.31 Design

Tightening of Regulations on Cross-border Transactions of Counterfeits (design/trademark)

2021.04.19 Patent

Movement to Shift Determination Standard for Rights Restoration to “Unintentional” Standard is Accelerating!

2021.04.05 Design

Introduction to Examples of Graphic Image Design Registrations after Revision of the Design Act in 2020

2021.03.22 Patent

Cabinet Approved the Bill on Revision of the Patent Act and Other Acts

2021.02.26 Patent

Criteria for “Advantageous Effect” in Determination of Inventive Step are Clarified