kurikiyoFeb 18, 20221 min readMadrid Trademark Amendments (Japan) CookbookTo reposnse to a provisional refusal for Madrid Protocol Trademark application designating Japan, you will need to assign a...
kurikiyoFeb 18, 20221 min readHague Design Amendments (Japan) CookbookResponding to a provisional refusal for Hague Design Application designating Japan, you will have to assign a representative who resides...
kurikiyoFeb 14, 20221 min readParis Convention Patent Filing (to Japan) CookbookThe deadline of the filing 1 year after the eaeliest priority date. If you have a four-digit DAS code, no paperwork is necessary. If you...
kurikiyoFeb 14, 20221 min readPCT National Phase Entry (to Japan) CookbookThe deadline of PCT National Phase Entry is 30-month (no-extension) after the earliest priority date. National Phase Entry is...
Kiyoshi KuriharaAug 16, 20211 min readDo You Need a POA?For a new application and its subsequent procedures (e.g amendments, petitions, fee payments) , JPO (Japan Patent Office) does not...
Kiyoshi KuriharaAug 16, 20211 min readPlease Don't Skimp on Japanese TranslationsThe "what you pay is what you get" rule definitely applies to translation work, especially when it comes to translating from English to...
Kiyoshi KuriharaAug 16, 20211 min readBeing Extremely Punctual is a MUST in JapanEffective due date management is crucial for any intellectual property law firm. It is especially so when it comes to dealing with the...