The design does not lose its novelty if it is disclosed by the designer in Japan within 12 months from the filing date/priority date.
- Whether the type of Japanese industrial design application can be converted
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Japan?
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Japan?
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Japan?
- Features of Japanese design patent application process
- How long is the protection period of Japanese invention patent application
- Which is the competent authority for Japanese invention patent applications?
- Instructions for authorization of Japanese invention patent application and annual fee
- Whether the Japanese invention patent application can be DAS
- What are the requirements for Japanese industrial design application documents?