Which is the competent authority for Japanese invention patent applications?

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Japan Patent Office

English: Japan Patent Office, abbreviation: JPO

Website: Japan Patent Office (jpo.go.jp)

Japanese Invention Patent Search: Japan Platform for Patent Information｜J-PlatPat [JPP] (inpit.go.jp)

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  • How long is the protection period of Japanese invention patent application

    20 years, and the validity period of patents for pharmaceutical inventions and pesticide inventions can be extended to 25 years upon application.

  • What are the requirements for Japanese utility model application documents?

    Filing Language: Japanese

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    2. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    3. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    4. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the Japanese national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    5. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • How long is the PCT period for a Japanese invention patent application?

    • Inventions under the via Paris Convention : 12 months from the earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT inventions: 30 months from the earliest priority date.

  • What are the requirements for Japanese invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: Japanese

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Microorganism preservation certificate and its Japanese translation
    3. Microorganism survival certificate and its Japanese translation
    4. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    7. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the Japanese national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Microorganism preservation certificate and its Japanese translation
    6. Microorganism survival certificate and its Japanese translation
    7. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    8. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Japan

    Inventors have a novelty grace period of 12 months after disclosure (including sale).

  • How long is the application period for industrial design in Japan?

    • via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
    • Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.

  • Is Japanese Utility Model Application Type Convertible?

    yes.

    • Within 3 years from the filing date, the patent type can be changed from utility model to invention upon request of the applicant
    • Utility model patents can be converted to design patents at any time

    A conversion fee shall be paid for patent type conversion. Once the original patent application is converted, it will be deemed withdrawn.

  • Is a utility model application in Japan eligible for DAS?

    yes

  • Whether the Japanese invention patent application can be DAS

    yes

  • Novelty Grace Period for Japanese Invention Patent Application

    Inventors have a novelty grace period of 12 months after disclosure (including sale).