PATENTS
Patents/utility models
August Issue [General] Newsletter The 17th Five Offices Heads of State Meeting was held on June 20, 2024. The 17th Five Offices Heads of State Meeting was held among the Japan Patent Office (JPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the European Patent Office (EPO), the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO).
August Issue [Legal Affairs] Newsletter The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry publishes the "Guidebook for the Use of Generative AI for Content Creation" On July 2024, 7, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry published the "Guidebook for the Use of Generative AI for Content Creation," which shows the direction of appropriate use of generative AI in the content industry, including games, anime, and advertising. Guide
Current status of measures against counterfeit goods Many counterfeit goods are traded around the world, and Japanese companies are also suffering great damage. In addition, it has been pointed out that the spread of counterfeit goods in e-commerce and other areas will continue into 2021 and beyond, and we believe that the damage will become even more serious. However, it seems that a considerable number of companies are not aware of the "damage situation" or "amount of damage" caused by counterfeit goods.
Distinctive packaging, along with the product name, exerts brand power. However, there are many cases where the protection of the package is not adequately considered, and rights cannot be exercised when counterfeit goods are discovered. In this article, we will introduce the usefulness of patenting package designs. Example of product packaging infringement case (Unfair Competition Law) Mascara Cosmetic Container Case
Introduction: With the revision of the Design Law in 3, designs consisting only of images such as GUIs and icons are now protected by the Design Law. Since then, the number of applications for image designs (Japanese Design Classification N4_Image Design) including GUIs and icons has increased rapidly, and the proportion of annual applications by classification is now second only to "wrapping paper, packaging containers, etc. (F2)".