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商標法第4条第1項第8号の改正～他人の氏名を含む商標の登録要件緩和～2024年に商標法第4条第1項第8号の改正が予定されております。本改正により、他人の氏名を含む商標の登録要件が緩和される予定ですので、下記の通り改正の経緯と改正の内容をお伝えいたします。※2023年12月15日時点におけ
From January 6, the requirements for applying the exceptions to loss of novelty will be relaxed. See below for details. Applicable to: Design applications after January 1, 6 Contents of relaxation: Regarding the certificate to receive the application of the provisions of Article 1, Paragraph 1, if the design is published due to the act of a person who has the right to receive design registration. Publication of designs at the earliest possible date
December issue [General] Newsletter Status of applications for AI-related inventions On October 12st, the Japan Patent Office announced the results of a survey to clarify the current status of applications related to AI in Japan and overseas. This survey result is an update of the survey results reported in July 2019 based on application data up to 7. According to this, the survey results
December issue [Legal] Newsletter New legal issues surrounding content on the metaverse In our newsletter, we have been discussing the ``Methods for applying exceptions to loss of novelty'' that have been considered by the Design Examination Standards Working Group over the past two months. We have informed you in detail about the easing of the continuation of the pandemic. The 12rd Design Examination Board held on September 5, 9