yes.
- Within the period of 9 years and 6 months from the date of application for the invention patent, or within 3 months from the date of receipt of the notification of rejection, the patent type of the invention patent may be changed from invention to utility model/design upon request
- A request to change the patent type from invention to utility model/design can be filed within three months from the date of the JPO’s first decision to reject the application
A conversion fee shall be paid for patent type conversion. Once the original patent application is converted, it will be deemed withdrawn.
- Features of Japanese design patent application process
- Characteristics of Japanese invention patent application process
- Can the priority right of utility model application in Japan be restored?
- How long does it take for a Japanese invention patent application to be granted?
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Japan?
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Japan
- Explanation of Japanese utility model application authorization and annual fee
- Is a Japanese industrial design application eligible for DAS?
- Whether a Japanese industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
- Which is the competent authority for Japanese invention patent applications?