Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Japan?

• via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
• Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.

The JPO conducts formality examination only for utility model patent applications.

Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."

• Grant fee: The applicant shall pay the granted fee within 30 days after receiving the granted notice.
• Annuity: The annual fee for the first to third years must be paid together with the application fee when the patent application is filed, and the annual fee will be paid year by year from the fourth year, and the payment period corresponds to the granted date. 200% of the year's annual fee paid within the month is a late fee.

yes. Multiple designs may be included in one design application.

1-2 years

yes

yes

10 years

Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.