Laws

Laws

Apr 19, 2019

2019 Revisions to the Patent and Design Laws, etc. Part I: Revisions relating to infringement lawsuits
Sep 28, 2018

Recent topics about IP rights in Japan (as of September 2018)
Jul 09, 2018

Novelty Grace Period in Japan Extended to 1 Year －Applicable to Disclosure on and after Dec. 9, 2017－
May 16, 2018

IP Statistics May 2018 in Japan
Oct 17, 2017

Court Cases Related to Picture Provided by Image Display for Operation of Article
May 11, 2017

Revision of Design Examination Guidelines in relation to "Shading", "Reference view" and "Lack of novelty"
Jul 08, 2016

Japan Patent Statistics 2000-2015
Jun 13, 2016

The Revised Design Examination Guidelines regarding "graphic image on a screen" designs entered into force on April 1, 2016, in Japan