Shiga International Patent Office

How Patent Claim Characteristics Influence Validity and Litigation Outcomes in Japan

Japanese Trademark Consent System – 일본의 상표공존제도 – 한국제도와의 비교

Rethinking Trademark Challenges in Japan: What Every Practitioner Should Know About Oppositions and Invalidation Actions

Lessons From Japanese Biotech and Chemical Patent Cases: Requirements for Patent Specifications and Trends in Japanese Court Judgments

Understanding JPO Patent Official Fees Across the Prosecution Lifecycle

Tips on Filing Patent Applications in Relation to Standardization Activities for SEP-Related Patent Applications

IP High Court Dismissed Infringement on Patent Claims with Numeral Range Limitations for “Triple-Length” Toilet Rolls

Could a Trademark Consisting Solely of a Very Simple and Common Mark Be Registered in Japan? – Appeal against Examiner’s Decision of Refusal

Generic Drug Companies Ordered to Pay Largest Damages Ever

IPHC Grand Panel Finds Patent Infringement and Clarifies Medical Exemption in Cosmetic Procedures

Standard Essential Patents and IoT Businesses Using Wireless Technologies beyond the 5G Era

Osaka High Court Overturns District Court Decision: Live Streaming of Shogi Records Deemed Unlawful

How Long Does It Take to Receive a First Office Action from the JPO?

How long can the deadline for responding to JPO Office Actions be extended?

How likely is an Appeal Examination to Succeed in Japan?

What is Motivation in Inventive Step in Japan?

What Should I Do When I Receive a Decision of Rejection from the JPO?

When can I file a divisional application in Japan?

Recognition in IP STARS 2026 Japan Rankings

Satoshi Furuichi Receives JIPA Distinguished Service Award

Our Patent Attorney Speaks at a global IP webinar, “Global Patent Perspectives: 7 Countries, 7 Voices” on April 14

Shiga Recognized in IP STARS 2025

Our Patent Attorney Speaks at AI Patent Seminar Hosted by APABA Silicon Valley

Global IP Spotlight – Japan at 10:00 am EST on January 27, 2025