The January 2024 newsletter has been released. Please check the contents of the newsletter at the following URLs.
General: https://www.harakenzo.com/202401-2/
- Holding a global intellectual property strategy forum
Global IP Strategy Forum - Comparative research with China regarding AI-related inventions
Comparative Study on AI-related Inventions with China - Recent trends in business-related inventions
Recent Trends in Business-Related Inventions
Legal Affairs: https://www.harakenzo.com/law_202401/
- Effective from January 1, 2024: Relaxation of procedures for application of exceptions to lack of novelty
Relaxation of Procedures for Exception to Lack of Novelty (Enacted on January 1, 2024) - Copyright of voices when using voice synthesis AI
Copyright of Voice in the Use of Speech Synthesis AI - Japan Patent Office publishes Examination Standards for Similar Goods and Services [Compatible with International Classification Version 12-2024]
JPO Publishers Examination Guidelines for Similar Goods and Services (International Classification of Goods and Services, Edition 12-2024)