The JPO conducts formality examination only for utility model patent applications.
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Japan
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Japan?
- Novelty Grace Period for Japanese Invention Patent Application
- Features of Japanese design patent application process
- Can the priority right of Japanese invention patent application be restored?
- Whether a Japanese industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
- Which is the competent authority for Japanese invention patent applications?
- Is a utility model application in Japan eligible for DAS?
- Explanation of Japanese utility model application authorization and annual fee
- How long is the protection period of Japanese invention patent application