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Industrial Applicability in Japan (In Relation to Life Science Inventions)

Patent Term Extensions for Pharmaceutical Inventions in Japan

Overview of “Exception to Lack of Novelty of Invention”

Graphical User Interfaces under the Design Law

Introduction of an Interview at the JPO

Patent Eligibility and Enforcement for Software and Business-Related Inventions in Japan

Industrial Applicability Related to Surgical Operations, Treatments and Diagnosis

Implementation of multi-multi-claim restrictions in Japan

Need-to-Know Points in Formalities of Japanese Patent System Vol.2

Examples of Avoiding New Matter Objection in Japan (in the Field of Chemistry)

Prohibition of Adding New Matter

Practical Procedure of Invalidation Trial

Availability of Disclaimer (Negative Limitation) in Japan

IP Mediation in Japanese Courts

Comparison of Patent Eligibility of Software-Related Inventions between Europe and Japan

Inventive Step for Computer Software-Related Inventions under Japanese Patent Practice

How to Address a Rejection of a “Matter of Design” in Japan

Revised Restoration Measures in Japan

Extraterritorial Application for Network-Related Inventions in Japan

Patent Examination for Life Science-Related Invention in Japan

Obstructive factors in combining prior arts (Arguing against lack of Inventive Step)

Basic Issues about the Unity Requirement for Design Applications in Japan

Patent Opposition Procedure in Japan

Hurdles for Inventive Step in Japan in Terms of Biotech/Pharmaceutical Inventions

Basic matters about priority claims in Japanese design applications

Unity Requirement for Designs with Disclaimers

Comparison among Jurisdictions regarding Examination for AI-Related Inventions

Third Party Observations

Tips for Entering a PCT Application into the National Phase in Japan

Restrictions of Amendments in Response to Final Office Action and Decision of Rejection

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IPHC Grand Panel Admitted High Compensation

Patent linkage in Japan: the present situation and challenges

IP NEWS Volume 64

Symposium organized by the California Lawyers Association

Japanese Patents Trends in 2021

Introduction of Mr. Satoshi Hattori

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Recent Patent Filing Trends in the Space Industry in Japan

Winter Holiday Notice 2021-2022

Analysis of AI-based drug discovery

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Japanese Patents Trends in 2020

A closer look at the arguments effective for inventive step in the JPO examination

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Patent Application Trends of Next Generation Batteries