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.
- What are the requirements for Japanese industrial design application documents?
- What are the requirements for Japanese invention patent application documents
- Features of Japanese Utility Model Patent Application Process
- Is Japanese Invention Patent Application Type Convertible?
- How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Japan?
- Whether the type of Japanese industrial design application can be converted
- Instructions for authorization of Japanese invention patent application and annual fee
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Japan
- Is a utility model application in Japan eligible for DAS?
- Explanation of Japanese Industrial Design Authorization and Annual Fee