PATENTS
Patents/utility models
February Issue [Legal] Newsletter Japan Patent Office publishes "Explanation of Classification of Goods and Services [Compatible with International Classification 13-2026 Edition]" In January 2026, the Japan Patent Office published "Explanation of Classification of Goods and Services [Compatible with International Classification 13-2026 Edition]". This document aims to help users understand the classification of goods and services and their indication in trademark registration.
February Issue [General] Newsletter G7 Heads of IP Office Conversation Held On Friday, December 12, 2025, the heads of intellectual property offices of the G7 member countries (G7 IP offices) gathered together in an online conference format for the G7 Heads of IP Office Conversation. Italy
January Issue [Legal] Newsletter New Year's Greetings Happy New Year! Last year, while Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip in Palestine came to an end, we saw an intensification of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, intensifying international friction between China and Japan over the Taiwan issue, and President Trump's high tariffs and US First policy.
January Issue [General] Newsletter New Year's Greetings Happy New Year! Last year, while Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip in Palestine came to an end, we saw an intensification of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, intensifying international friction between China and Japan over the Taiwan issue, and President Trump's high tariffs and US First policy.