Amendment

Japan’s 2026 Examination Guidelines Revision: Inventive Step and Disclaimer with Key Case Law

How Patent Claim Characteristics Influence Validity and Litigation Outcomes in Japan

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

IPHC Decision on Inventive Step Regarding “Obviousness Based on Step-by-Step Modification”

Launch of Japan’s Standard Strategy-Compliant Patent Examination (Pilot Program): Aligning Patent Prosecution with Standardization

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