Introducing our June 2026 newsletter.

We have published our June 2026 newsletter.
For details about the newsletter, please see the following URLs:

Overall:https://www.harakenzo.com/202606/

1. Survey Results on Patent Application Technology Trends by Field in Fiscal Year 2025
   Results of 2025 Technology Trend Survey on Patent Applications by Field
2. The U.S. Government Accountability Office has published a report on disclosure procedures under the Bayh-Dole Act.
   US Government Accountability Office Publications Report on Disclosure Procedures, etc. under Bayh-Dole Act
3. USPTO revises memo to streamline the application of patent eligibility declarations.
   USPTO Revises Memo to Facilitate Operation of Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations

Legal:https://www.harakenzo.com/law-202606/

1. Japan Patent Office: Updated list of registered regional collective trademarks and the number of applications and registrations by prefecture.
   JPO: Updated List of Registered Regional Collective Trademarks and Numbers of Applications and Registrations by Prefecture
2. Cabinet approves amendment to copyright law – to distribute background music usage fees to singers and musicians.
   Cabinet Approves Bill to Amend Copyright Act – BGM Royalties to Be Distributed to Singers and Performers as Well
3. Japanese tea to be registered under the Geographical Indication (GI) protection system.
   “Japanese Tea” to Be Registered under Geographical Indication (GI) Protection System