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Japanese patent registration Order
date: 2008-12-26

Invention patent


(1) Protected content

The content of Japanese invention patent application protection is for the technical structure of the product, method, A new technical proposal for the improvement of process flow or process parameters. Patents for pesticides and medicines can be based on the patentee's application, During the period when it cannot be implemented (longest 5 years) Within the scope of the extension.

(2) Application process

Japanese invention patent application mainly includes the following process: Submit an application (If there is a request for priority, Application documents can be submitted in English first, 2 The Japanese translation can be supplemented within a month) → Make public (From the date of application 18 Monthly disclosure) → Substantive examination → authorization (The applicant shall, upon receipt of the notice of authorization 1 Register and pay the annual fee within a month)




Utility model patent


(1) Protected content

The Japanese utility patent application protects the shape of the product, Construct or improve a new technical scheme which is suitable for practical use.


(2) Application process

Japanese utility model patent application mainly includes the following procedures: Application stage (An application for a utility model patent must be filed in Japanese, A Japanese translation is also available) → Review phase (No substantive review) → Authorization phase → Announcement stage.




Appearance patent


(1) Protected content

The Japanese appearance patent application protects the content of the pointer against the shape of the product, Patterns or combinations of them and colors and shapes, The combination of patterns results in a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial applications.


(2) Application process

Japanese appearance patent application mainly includes the following procedures: Application stage → Review phase → Authorization phase (The design rights that have been registered and taken effect, It will be announced in the Design Bulletin) .



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