It explains how long it takes for a trademark application to be published, details what information is published and why, and how to search for published trademarks. If you are considering filing a trademark application or have already filed one, this is a must read.

We will explain what a trial for cancellation of trademark non-use is, the system and how to respond to it in an easy-to-understand manner. Learn important knowledge to protect your trademark rights.

For those who are familiar with the term "trademark registration" but not with the details, here is a rough definition of a trademark, how to register it, the costs involved and an overview of the services available.

Trademarks are one of the industrial property rights and industrial property rights are one of the intellectual property rights. This section provides a general overview of the laws related to intellectual property.

What is the difference between a "service mark" and a "trademark?" We'll explain why they are called different things, including what you should be aware of!

In order to have your trademark application registered, you need to respond to a notice from the JPO called a decision of trademark registration. In this section, we will explain what an "decision of trademark registration" is, and then look at how to respond to the decision of trademark registration.

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.

The terms "trademark" and "mark" have different meanings. A "trademark" is a "mark" used for goods or services. Let's review the meanings of each of these terms.

I don't know where trademark registration is done. This article will help you to understand this question. It also introduces the benefits of registration and the process and fees to help you protect your business.

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.

This article explains third party’s observation system for trademarks, in which you submit information that will work against the examination of an another party’s trademark application by the Japan Patent Office when you want to prevent the trademark application from being registered. Advantages and disadvantages of the system are explained in detail.

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.

This article provides an overview of trademark rights and explains in detail advantages and disadvantages of acquiring rights.

This article explains what a pet name or family name is, with specific examples, as well as the importance of trademark registration for goods and services in use.

The article explains what a house mark is, with specific examples, as well as the importance of trademark registration for the products and services in use.

Do you know what a similar group code stands for? This article explains in detail points to be considered when registering a trademark, and the relationship with designated goods/services and classes.

This article explains in detail how the regional collective trademark system differs from a regular trademark application. The article will also provide an overview of the system and introduce actual trademarks that have been registered.

This article provides an overview of "Application for International Registration under the Protocol of the Madrid Agreement ("Madrid Protocol Application")," a system for registering a trademark in foreign countries (country/region).

What is a trademark anyway? Many people wonder what a trademark is. Here we will explain it in an easy-to-understand manner, including the functions that a trademark has.

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.

To register a trademark, it may be necessary to obtain permission (consent) from a specific person or company to use the registered trademark or to obtain permission (license agreement) to use the trademark from another party. This article provides a detailed explanation of trademark use and permission/permission.

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.

Do you know that there are many different types of trademarks in Japan? Here is an overview of the different types of trademarks in Japan, including traditional trademarks, new types of trademarks, Regional Collective Trademark Registration System, Defensive Mark Registration System, and much more!

For those wondering whether they should register their logo, this section explains the meaning and necessity of trademark registration. It also explains the different types of logos.

This article explains whether the trademark bot, an account on Twitter that automatically tweets trademark gazette in Japan, is safe and how to use it effectively.

Have you ever heard of Patent Information Platform (J-platpat), which allows you to find out what trademarks have been filed and registered in Japan, free of charge? Here, we explain what you can find out about trademark registration.

The purpose of the industrial property right system, including the trademark system, is to protect trademarks by registering them, and to contribute to the development of industry through the utilization of these rights. This section provides an overview of the system.

This article will explain the differences between trademark right and copyright as intellectual property rights as rights related to intellectual properties. This article will also explain the cases where it is better to obtain a trademark registration for a work in addition to the protections afforded by copyright to the creator of the work.

This page explains the points to consider when applying for and registering a trademark consisting only of letters/characters, the difference between a logo trademark, and the "standard character" system in Japan.