PATENT
- Q 1. Do I have to submit signed documents (such as, a Power of Attorney, Deed of Assignment, and Affidavit) when filing a patent application in Japan?
- Q 2. Can you prepare a Japanese translation of the specification in a foreign language? Instead, can you proofread a Japanese translation prepared by the applicant’s party?
- Q 3. If my patent application has been prepared in a foreign language other than Japanese, can I file the application directly or under the Paris convention in Japan?
- Q 4. For my application to be filed in Japan via the PCT route (to be entered into the national phase in Japan), what is the time limit for submitting a Japanese translation of the international patent application?
- Q 5. Can I PCT apply for a utility model registration via the PCT route?
- Q 6. What is the period of time for requesting for an examination?
- Q 7. Are multiple dependent claims allowed in Japan?
- Q 8. Is there a program available alike to the provisional application of the U.S.?
- Q 9. Is there a novelty grace period in Japan?
- Q 10. What is the time limit for responding to an office action (Notice of Reasons for Rejection, or Notice of Decision of Refusal)?
- Q 11. What is the period of time and when is the timing for filing a divisional application?
- Q 12. Are there any remedies for overdue procedures?
- Q 13. Is there a reduction or exemption system for official fees?
- Q 14. Please tell me about the official fees for various procedures.
- Q 15. What kind of services do you offer?
TRADEMARK
- Q 1. I am planning to file a direct trademark application in Japan. Do I have to submit a Power of Attorney?
- Q 2. I have filed an international trademark application under the Madrid System designating Japan and just received a Notification of a Refusal from the JPO. Do I have to submit a Power of Attorney to file a response through my Japanese representative?
- Q 3. I am considering filing a direct trademark application in Japan. What information and documents do I have to prepare?
- Q 4. When deciding the designated goods and services, I want professional opinions and suggestions. Can you inspect my goods and services or webpages and catalogs that contain their information and propose some feasible lists of designated goods and services for me?
- Q 5. Can I ask for your consultation about the mode of the trademark to file?
- Q 6. I want to run a search before filing a trademark application in Japan. I also want professional advice and proposals on a proactive plan B if there are any prior trademarks found in the search. Can you provide a trademark search service that includes such professional advice and proposals for following up the result of the trademark search?
- Q 7. Does the JPO only conduct a formality examination, or does it also conduct a substantive examination such as on distinctiveness of the trademark and existence of prior trademarks?
- Q 8. I have filed an international trademark application under the Madrid System designating Japan and just received a Notification of a Provisional Refusal from the JPO. I want some professional opinions and advice on the possibility to overcome the refusal before filing a response. Can you provide such professional opinions and advice?
- Q 9. What is the time limit for responding to an office action (Notice of Reasons for Rejection; Decision of Rejection)?
- Q 10. Can you provide a second opinion?
DESIGN
- Q 1. I am planning to file a direct design application in Japan. Do I have to submit signed documents (such as, a Power of Attorney, Deed of Assignment, and Affidavit) along with the application?
- Q 2. I have filed an international design application under the Hague System designating Japan and just received a Notification of Refusal from the JPO. Do I have to submit a Power of Attorney to file a response through my Japanese representative?
- Q 3. I am considering filing a direct design application in Japan. What information and documents do I have to prepare?
- Q 4. I have filed an international design application under the Hague System designating Japan. Now I need to submit a priority document before the JPO. Can I entrust you with filing the priority document before the JPO? If yes, do you need any documents or information?
- Q 5. Does the JPO only conduct a formality examination, or does it also conduct a substantive examination such as on novelty and creative difficulty?
- Q 6. My design has lost its novelty in my country before filing a direct design application in Japan. Should I file a request for the exceptional provision for loss of novelty in Japan?
- Q 7. I have filed an international design application under the Hague System designating Japan and just received a Notification of Refusal from the JPO. I want some professional opinions and advice on the possibility to overcome the refusal before filing a response. Can you provide such professional opinions and advice?
- Q 8. What is the time limit for responding to an office action (Notice of Reasons for Rejection; Decision of Rejection)?
- Q 9. I have created a new design that shares the same concept with another design already registered and publicly known in Japan. Can I have this new design registered in Japan?
- Q 10. Can you provide a second opinion?