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Patent Services in Japan
Depending on the budget, it is recommended that patents be applied for in those countries where they will be marketed and manufactured. Due to this, applying in one country or another could depend on the nature of the invention, however it is always a good practice to evaluate the application in the most important economies and in the jurisdictions that file the most patent applications. Japan is one of these.
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Japan General Information
Invention Patent
(Paris Route or PCT)
Design Patent
Filling Timelines
The time limit for the PCT national phase entry in Japan is 30 months from the earliest date of priority and 12 months for Direct Paris Route application. This term can be restored, the applicant must explain the “legitimate reason” for failing within two months from the resolution of the “legitimate reason”.
The time limit for filing a design is 6 months from the earliest date of priority. This time limit ca be restored, the applicant must explain the “legitimate reason” for failing and the procedure for recovery must be completed within two months from the resolution of the “legitimate reason”.
Required Documents
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination
The examination fees must be paid within 3 years from the international filing date for PCT national phases and within 3 years from the local filing date for Paris direct route applications. It is possible to request accelerated examination under PPH under certain circumstances.
No request for examination has to be filed, formal and substantive examination is included in the filing fees.
Granting
Granting fees must be paid within 30 days from the date of receipt of the Notice of Allowance. The maintenance fees for the fourth and subsequent years must be paid annually before the anniversary of the original grant date.
Once the design is accepted for registration the applicant must proceed with the payment of the granting fees within 30 days from the allowance notice. Annual maintenance fees are due from the second year of the validity term and should be paid by the end of the previous year.
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FAQ’s
How long can it take a Japanese patent to be issued?
A standard patent application process in Japan can take between 2 and 3 years from the filing date. However, a PPH requested can be filed to potentially allow the applicant to reduce the examination time in more than a half. Contact us for additional information.
Can a Japanese patent application be restored after abandonment?
Yes, however the applicant must explain the “legitimate reason” for failing and the procedure for recovery must be completed within two months from the resolution of the “legitimate reason”. The procedure for recovery must be completed within one year from the final date on which the original procedure should have been completed.
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