The JPO conducts formality examination and substantive examination of the design patent application, and the substantive examination starts automatically, and the applicant does not need to submit a separate substantive examination request. JPO mainly examines the novelty and inventiveness of designs.
- (*Secret design: applicants can request that their design remain secret for 3 years from the filing date).
- Novelty Grace Period for Japanese Invention Patent Application
- Which is the competent authority for Japanese invention patent applications?
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Japan
- Is a Japanese industrial design application eligible for DAS?
- How long does it take for a Japanese invention patent application to be granted?
- What are the requirements for Japanese invention patent application documents
- Features of Japanese Utility Model Patent Application Process
- How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Japan?
- What are the requirements for Japanese industrial design application documents?
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Japan?