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.
- Explanation of Japanese Industrial Design Authorization and Annual Fee
- What are the requirements for Japanese industrial design application documents?
- Whether the Japanese invention patent application can be DAS
- Is a utility model application in Japan eligible for DAS?
- How long is the application period for industrial design in Japan?
- Is a Japanese industrial design application eligible for DAS?
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Japan
- Instructions for authorization of Japanese invention patent application and annual fee
- Is Japanese Utility Model Application Type Convertible?
- Is Japanese Invention Patent Application Type Convertible?