The design does not lose its novelty if it is disclosed by the designer in Japan within 12 months from the filing date/priority date.
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Japan
- What are the requirements for Japanese invention patent application documents
- Characteristics of Japanese invention patent application process
- Which is the competent authority for Japanese invention patent applications?
- Can the priority right of Japanese invention patent application be restored?
- Instructions for authorization of Japanese invention patent application and annual fee
- Features of Japanese Utility Model Patent Application Process
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Japan
- Whether a Japanese industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
- How long is the PCT period for a Japanese invention patent application?