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).
- Whether the type of Japanese industrial design application can be converted
- How long does it take for a Japanese invention patent application to be granted?
- What are the requirements for Japanese industrial design application documents?
- Can the priority right of utility model application in Japan be restored?
- Characteristics of Japanese invention patent application process
- Instructions for authorization of Japanese invention patent application and annual fee
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in Japan?
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Japan
- Which is the competent authority for Japanese invention patent applications?
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Japan?