The JPO conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. The applicant should submit a request for substantive examination within 3 years from the filing date. The JPO makes an granted decision if it determines after review that no grounds for refusal have been found.
- Whether the Japanese invention patent application can be DAS
- Is Japanese Utility Model Application Type Convertible?
- How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Japan?
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Japan?
- Is a utility model application in Japan eligible for DAS?
- Which is the competent authority for Japanese invention patent applications?
- How long is the protection period of Japanese invention patent application
- Can the priority right of Japanese invention patent application be restored?
- Features of Japanese Utility Model Patent Application Process
- Whether the type of Japanese industrial design application can be converted