Introducing our September 2026 newsletter.

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

Overall:https://www.harakenzo.com/202609/

1. Patent Administration Annual Report 2026
   Japan Patent Office Annual Report 2026
2. Patent examination practice training for examiners at the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Thailand
   Patent Examination Practice Training for Examiners of the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Thailand
3. Announcement of the "JPO AI Vision"
   Publication of the “JPO AI Vision”
4. Establishment of INPIT Kyushu Headquarters (INPIT-KYUSHU)
   Establishment of INPIT Kyushu Headquarters (INPIT-KYUSHU)

Legal:https://www.harakenzo.com/law-202609/

1. Directions for design protection outlined by the Design System Subcommittee (July 29)
   Direction of Design Protection Indicated by the Design System Subcommittee (July 29)
2. Draft Revision of the Judgement Manual: Addition of the operation of "cancellation judgments to prevent confusion" in connection with the consent system and assignment back.
   Draft Revision of Manual for Appeal and Trial Proceedings: Operations Added for “Trial for Cancelation to Prevent Confusion” in Connection with Consent System and Assign-back
3. The National Art Research Center has begun offering free downloads of public domain works.
   National Center for Art Research Starts Providing Free Downloads of Public Domain Works