In order to use someone's registered trademark, such as when you want to sell a product using a registered trademark owned by another company, you need to conclude a license agreement and obtain permission to use the trademark. This article explains the types of trademark licensing agreements, their contents, and royalty rates.

This section explains what it means to file a trademark application for a product package and which of the product packages are eligible for filing.

This article explains procedures necessary to transfer trademark rights after trademark registration to another person (company), and the points to be noted for the transfer.

In order to maintain a registered trademark, renewal procedures must be filed with the JPO every 10 years. Although renewal is every 10 years, the registration fee can be paid in installments of 5 years each. The advantages and disadvantages of paying in installments are explained.

This article explains the concept of trademark registration when the prospects for use of the trademark are uncertain, and how to obtain trademark rights in order to avoid cancellation after registration, as well as the system of non-use cancellation trials.

A registered trademark can be renewed even after its duration has expired. The reasons for this are explained below.

How much does it cost to maintain a trademark registration? This section explains the fees, which vary depending on how you pay the stamp fee to the Patent Office.

Wouldn't it be convenient if you could enter the Ⓡ (R) symbol or other symbols in your registered trademark on your smartphone! Here we will show you how to input symbols from your smartphone.

The trademark opposition system gives third parties opportunities to seek cancellation of a trademark registration from a broad public interest perspective. The following is a specific explanation of what it entails, including the timing requirements to be aware of.

Upon payment of the trademark registration fee, the JPO will issue and mail you a registration certificate. The certificate contains information about the trademark registration and should be kept in a safe place.

This section explains the patent (registration) fee for renewing a registered trademark. Please note that this fee is different from the fee paid at the time of registration.

Registered trademarks remain in force for a period of 10 years, but can be used semi-permanently through renewal. This section explains the renewal process.

Registered trademark rights must be renewed within a set period of time or the right will expire. This section focuses on the renewal period of a trademark.

This is what you need to do to apply for renewal of a registered trademark with the Patent Office. This is a must for those who wish to renew their trademark rights on their own within the time frame without the patent firm in between.

Just because you have registered your trademark does not mean you are safe. Trademarks must be used continuously or they can be revoked. In addition, use of a trademark does not mean simply "using" the trademark, so it is important to be aware of the "use" of your trademark after it has been registered. This article provides information on "use" of a trademark.

This article will explain the advantages of asking a patent firm or patent attorney for trademark registration, and also explain relevant rough costs (fees).

This article explains what trademark infringement is and when it does and does not constitute trademark infringement in Japan.

Trademark rights can be renewed semi-permanently by registering a renewal before the expiration of the trademark's 10-year term, but failure to do so will result in loss of validity. The following is an explanation of what the holder can do when the term expires and the trademark right has lapsed.

Trademarks have an expiration date. Once you have registered your trademark, you need to manage the expiration date and renew your trademark at the appropriate time.

What should a person who wants to register and use a trademark for a new product do if the trademark has already been registered by someone else? The right advice from a major patent law firm with expertise in the invalidation system and filing a request for a trial!

If we want to add the Ⓡ mark to our registered trademark, how do we enter it? This article explains how to display the Ⓡ mark, etc.

We will explain what the Ⓡ mark, which is often attached to brand names, is when it can be attached, and the necessity of trademark registration.

What should I do if I find a counterfeit product in Japan? This section explains how to respond (exercise your rights) in the event of trademark infringement.