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CONTACTOSAKA
HEAD OFFICE

DAIWA MINAMIMORIMACHI BLDG.,
2-6, 2-CHOME-KITA, TENJINBASHI,
KITA-KU,OSAKA 530-0041 JAPAN
TEL:+81-6-6351-4384
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FAX:+81-6-6351-5664
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E-Mail:
kenzopat@mars.dti.ne.jp

TOKYO
HEAD OFFICE

WORLD TRADE CENTER BLDG. 21F,
2-4-1, HAMAMATSU- CHO, MINATO-KU,
TOKYO 105-6121,JAPAN
TEL:+81-3-3433-5810
(Key Number)
FAX:+81-3-3433-5281
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E-Mail:
hara-tky@muse.dti.ne.jp


The trademark of HARAKENZO is based on a global map including lands each of which has a size corresponding to the number of patents registered in 1991.

News Letter
Plain IP Lecture
Link to IP Judgment Flash Report
Industrial Property Digital Library
Intellectual Property High Court
JPO
JPAA
News & Topics

Japanese Law Revision

JPO News

Japanese Trends in Intellectual Property

Japanese Legal Cases on Intellectual Property

International Trends in Intellectual Property

International Legal Cases on Intellectual Property

■ JPO introductory videos on the Japanese trademark and design systems
(C)Japanese Patent Office

INFORMATION

Intellectual property information from the Japan Patent Office


Ministerial ordinance for partial amendments to Regulations under the Patent Law and Regulations under Law Concerning the International Application of the Patent Cooperation Treaty and Related Matters

Introduction on a trial basis of the Patent Prosecution Highway between Japan and Singapore

Revision of the Act on Special Measures for Industrial Revitalization and Industrial Technology Enhancement Law

Publication of the 2009 Annual Report on Government Patent Policy

JPO publishes filing and registration statistics for 2008

IP strategy consultancy

The Japan Patent Office Announces Its Visions

Establishment of Research Organization for Patent Systems - Nature of Patent Systems Pursuing Innovation

Prevention of beginning examination of applications to be withdrawn/abandoned

Publication of a case digest on the registration of moving image designs

Regarding the cases where the Accelerated Examination procedure cannot be requested (patent applications)

Amendment to the Patent Law:Revision to allow a longer period for filing an Appeal against Decision of Refusal etc.

Trilateral Statistical Report 2007 Edition

Amendment to the Patent Law:Revision to allow a longer period for filing an Appeal against Decision of Refusal etc.

Amendment to the Design and Trademark Laws:Revision to allow a longer period for filing an Appeal against Decision of Refusal etc.

Official Announcement of the Newest Standards of Examination for Patents and Utility Models

Regarding the common application format for online PCT application

Publication of a case study to promote the use of open innovation in Intellectual Property strategies

Cabinet Approval of Cabinet Order for Amending Part of Patent Law Enforcement Order Etc.

Enforcement Date of Law for Partial Amendment to Patent Law Etc. (2008)

Partial Amendment Attendant upon Enforcement of Biofuel Law to Enforcement Regulations for Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act

Introduction of Common Application Format

Online application software will be available for information statement system

Regarding Trilateral Comparative Study on Examination Practices

Enforcement of Registration System of Certain Non-Exclusive License

Super Accelerated Examination to Commence on October 1, 2008

Current Trend Of Business Related Invention

Japan Patent Office Annual Report 2008

Guidelines concerning the time limit for requesting appeals, in case of the applicant being overseas resident, under the 2008 revised Patent Act

Patent Applications in Eight Key Fields

Clarification of operation of the requirement of unity of invention in the Patent·Utility Model Handbook

Triway Pilot Program to Commence on July 28, 2008

Questioning Utilizing Pre-trial Reports (Pre-trial Questioning)

Publication of Japan Patent Office Annual Report 2008

Strategic Program for Intellectual Property Promotion 2008

Brief summary of 2008 Law Amendments related to Intellectual Property

Introducing successful applicants who have passed the national qualifying examination of specially qualified attorney for infringement litigation 2008.

Yosuke Tanaka, Takashi Suga and Seiko Ito, the patent attorneys of our firm, have passed the national qualifying examination of specially qualified attorney for infringement litigation 2008.

Introducing successful applicants who have passed the national qualifying examination of patent attorney 2008.

Mana Oishi, from the Trademarks & Designs Department, and Kenjiro Fujita, from the Patents & Utility Models Department, have passed the national qualifying examination of patent attorney 2008.

Internet delivery of videos for introducing the trademark registration system

You can watch videos about general description of the trademark registration system and the trademark registration for local communities on Patent Office website.

- Title -
1 “Basics of Trademark Registration ~General Description of the Trademark Registration System~ “
2 “We Support Local Community Brand! ~How to Register Trademark for Local Community~“

*japanese language only

“IP Training Course” has been set up

For inquiries or requests for such as business internship in our office or seminars in relation to intellectual property…

We now have a staff member successful in the Chinese State bar examination!

We will therefore be able to provide a more satisfactory service in various legal fields focused on Chinese intellectual property rights.

Change in Extension of Period for Responding to Notice of Reasons for Refusal (Patents)