PATENTS
Patents/utility models
Regarding the use of designs, the Design Law stipulates that "the purpose of the Law is to encourage the creation of designs by promoting the protection and utilization of designs, thereby contributing to the development of industry" (Article 1 of the Design Law). The creation of designs includes the creation of designs for articles, buildings, and images (hereinafter referred to as "articles, etc.").
Differences between designs and patents For example, when you develop a new product and consider filing a patent application, you may be wondering whether you should also file a design registration application. We will explain the differences between patents and designs, whether you should obtain rights as a patent or a design, and whether you can obtain rights as both. Key Points Patents are a technology
Difference between design and trademarkWhat is the difference between design and trademark? Both design rights and trademark rights are included in the "industrial property rights" that are under the jurisdiction of the Japan Patent Office. There is an image that design rights are something that protects designs. On the other hand, trademark rights can also protect the design of figures and three-dimensional shapes such as logos and characters. For example,
The role of patent attorneys in design registrations Leave your design strategy to patent attorneys! Design has great potential. Design strategy is one of the measures to improve brand power and is an important pillar of a company's business strategy. In today's world where information holds great value,
Design Advice This page introduces design application procedures and how to resolve problems when you receive a warning about design right infringement. When a design registration is approved and a design right is created, the owner of the design right has the following three types of claims against the infringer. 3. Right to injunction XNUMX. Right to claim damages
Protection of architectural and interior designs Revised Design Law comes into force ~ Architectural and interior designs can now be protected ~ With the enforcement of the revised Design Law on April 2020, 4, "architectural and interior designs" that were previously not eligible for protection are now eligible for protection. Below, we will introduce the revised Design Law, key points of the examination, and anticipated business use cases and points to note, with concrete examples.
(1) Introduction Recently, there has been an increase in cases where companies have been creating brand value by putting effort into the exterior and interior design of their stores, and providing services and selling products. In addition, in recent years, there have been cases where companies dealing in office furniture and related equipment have been designing distinctive office spaces using their own products and providing them to customers.
Points to note when filing a design application in a foreign country 1. What is a design (object of protection) When a design right is obtained in Japan, most people think that "the design has been approved as excellent by the government," and assume that they will be able to obtain a design right in a foreign country as well. However, no matter how excellent or novel the design is,
1. Introduction Below is some useful information for protecting design rights in the Republic of Korea. We hope this page will be helpful to you in protecting your intellectual property overseas. 2. Subject of protection, duration, and examination period (1) Definition of "design" in Korea
1. Introduction Below is some useful information for protecting design rights in Taiwan. We hope this page will be helpful to you in protecting your intellectual property overseas. Please make use of it. <Average examination period> The first action (notice of rejection, etc.) takes place approximately XNUMX minutes after the application.