Starting in fiscal year 2025, the Japan Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Food Technology Advancement Association (JATAFF), a public interest incorporated association, has begun accepting applications for "Overseas Trademark Registration Application Support" and "Overseas Infringement Countermeasure Support" as part of an emergency countermeasure project to protect Japanese agricultural products and varieties and help strengthen export capabilities by preventing the outflow of new plant varieties, etc.
This program subsidizes the costs associated with applications for intellectual property rights and disputes, as a measure against the risk of varieties and agricultural products developed and produced in Japan being copied or used without permission overseas.
This support measure will be a major boost for breeders and agricultural corporations working to expand exports, both in terms of maintaining brand value and ensuring market competitiveness.
*To receive support, you will need to submit an application to JATAFF during the application period (April 16, 2025 to May 20, 2025).
For more detailed information, please see this page.