How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Japan?

• via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
• Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.

Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.

Japan Patent Office

English: Japan Patent Office, abbreviation: JPO

Website: Japan Patent Office (jpo.go.jp)

Japanese Utility Model Patent Search: Japan Platform for Patent Information｜J-PlatPat [JPP] (inpit.go.jp)

The JPO conducts formality examination only for utility model patent applications.

25 years

3-6 months

yes

yes

Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."

Inventors have a novelty grace period of 12 months after disclosure (including sale).