A divisional application is an application for trademark registration in which a part of the designated goods or services of the applied-for trademark is divided. This article explains when to file a divisional application and some important points to keep in mind.

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.

This article explains the fast-track examination system, which speeds up the examination of trademarks. It also explains how to apply for fast track, what to look out for, and how to speed up the registration process.

As many as 26,000 trademark applications are filed in China each day. This includes preemptive trademark applications for Japanese place names, brands, etc., creating obstacles for Japanese companies in their business activities in China. Trademark registration is essential for successful business in China. This article explains the necessity of registering a trademark in China and the precautions to take when filing an application.

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

In this article, we will explain the difference between a "patent" and a "trademark". Once you come up with an idea, you need to obtain intellectual property rights to monopolize that idea. In addition to "copyrights" and "patent rights," intellectual property rights include "trademark rights," "design rights," and "utility model rights," which are also called industrial property rights. Both patent and trademark rights are granted upon application to the Patent Office and successful examination, but the subject matter and system of the rights are different. The following is a guide to the differences in the subject matter of protection and registration requirements.

To register a trademark, you need to file a trademark application with the Japan Patent Office. Here, we will introduce the general method of trademark registration, a service that allows you to easily apply for a trademark using the Internet, and some useful websites related to trademarks.

We will explain the advantages of trademark registration, which is very important for protecting your brand (mark), and the effects of filing and registering a trademark.

We are often asked, prior to filing a trademark application, whether it is better to register an alphabetical trademark in upper or lower case. We will explain whether uppercase or lowercase is better and why.

Before registering a trademark, you may want to know how much the process will cost you. This section explains the total cost, its breakdown (official fees, attorney fees), and the contents (trademark search, application, registration).

This section explains the registration fee required to obtain trademark rights. Even if the registration of a trademark is granted, the trademark right will not arise without payment of the registration fee. We will also explain how much the registration fee is required.

This guide explains how to apply for accelerated examination if you want to use your trademark right away. What kind of evidence of use should be attached to the trademark to obtain an accelerated examination?