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Contribution of an article on IP information on genome editing technology

Japanese Patent Trends from the JPO Annual Report, summarized by SHIGA

Enlightenment by Recent Lower Court Precedents concerning Article 102 of the Patent Act

Distribution of Patented Products and ‘Safe Transactions’: Ricoh Case

Need-to-Know Points in Formalities of Japanese Patent System Vol.3

Matters to consider when choosing and filing a local script mark in Japan

Double Patenting Rejections in Chemical Field Directed to Parent and Divisional Applications

Webinar -Hot Topics in Design Law from the US, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean Perspectives-

Rapid Increase in Damage Caused by Piracy Has Led to Strengthening Countermeasures

Framework for Patent Non-Disclosure System will be Introduced in May 2024

Patent Filing Trends in Hydrogen Technologies

Information and Communication Technology – An Overview and Its Patent Prosecutions

IP High Court Finds Patent Infringement on Cross-Border Network System

Webinar organized by EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

Overview of Patent Litigation in Japan

Unity Requirements for GUI Designs

Basics of Invalidity Search and Freedom-to-Operate Search in Japan

Utility Models in Japan

Overview of Divisional Applications and Latest Policies in Japan

Advisory Opinion for Decision on Standard Essential Patents

Procedures of Hague International Design Applications Designating Japan

Post-Grant Opposition System in Japan

Overview of Patent Infringement Litigation in Japan

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Employees’ Inventions

Novelty and Inventive Step

Divisional Applications

Overview of Patent Prosecution

Overview of Patent Obtainment Procedures

Mr. Tomohiro Gyoda has contributed to “Comparative Global Design Law” 2nd edition

How to Address Support Requirement Objections in Japan (in the Field of Chemistry)

Basic Matters about the Grace Period System for Japanese Design Applications

Invalidation Trials and Oppositions Statistics & Judicial Precedents Issues

Cabinet Approved Bills to Strengthen Protection of Brand and Design

How to obtain a Fintech patent in Japan

How to Pursue Medical Inventions in Japan

Effective/Ineffective Arguments for Inventive Step in JPO Examination

Ultrasonic Imaging Technology for Road Pavement Inspection

Introduction of Shiga patent application analysis service

Effective Measures for Expediting Allowance

Points to keep in mind when receiving an Opposition in Japan

Computer Program Claims in Japan

Remedial Measures after Expiration of Procedural Periods in Japan

Utility Model Applications and Utility Model Rights in Japan

Overview of JPO’s Digital Transformation in Design and Trademark Systems

Overview of Customs Seizure in Japan

PBP (product-by-process) Claims in Applications relating to Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Medicine

Partial Design System in Japan

Protection of New Mechanism: Genentech vs. Sun Pharma, IPHC Decision No. H30 (Gyo-Ke) 10036

Tips for Addressing Trademark Office Actions