yes.
- Within the period of 9 years and 6 months from the date of application for the invention patent, or within 3 months from the date of receipt of the notification of rejection, the patent type of the invention patent may be changed from invention to utility model/design upon request
- A request to change the patent type from invention to utility model/design can be filed within three months from the date of the JPO’s first decision to reject the application
A conversion fee shall be paid for patent type conversion. Once the original patent application is converted, it will be deemed withdrawn.
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Japan?
- Which is the competent authority for Japanese invention patent applications?
- Whether a Japanese industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in Japan?
- Explanation of Japanese utility model application authorization and annual fee
- How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Japan?
- Is Japanese Invention Patent Application Type Convertible?
- Can the priority right of utility model application in Japan be restored?
- Novelty Grace Period for Japanese Invention Patent Application
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Japan