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.
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in Japan?
- Explanation of Japanese Industrial Design Authorization and Annual Fee
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Japan?
- Can the priority right of utility model application in Japan be restored?
- Is Japanese Invention Patent Application Type Convertible?
- Explanation of Japanese utility model application authorization and annual fee
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Japan
- Is a Japanese industrial design application eligible for DAS?
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Japan?
- Features of Japanese Utility Model Patent Application Process