The JPO conducts formality examination and substantive examination of the design patent application, and the substantive examination starts automatically, and the applicant does not need to submit a separate substantive examination request. JPO mainly examines the novelty and inventiveness of designs.
- (*Secret design: applicants can request that their design remain secret for 3 years from the filing date).
- Instructions for authorization of Japanese invention patent application and annual fee
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Japan?
- Can the priority right of utility model application in Japan be restored?
- What are the requirements for Japanese utility model application documents?
- Which is the competent authority for Japanese invention patent applications?
- Explanation of Japanese Industrial Design Authorization and Annual Fee
- Is Japanese Utility Model Application Type Convertible?
- What are the requirements for Japanese invention patent application documents
- Characteristics of Japanese invention patent application process
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Japan