Trademark Guide

Having trouble with your trademark application in Japan?
You will find out what you need to know about trademark applications, the process flow of trademark application procedures, fees, and more.

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Guide for Trademark Registration in Taiwan : Details on Procedures and Protection Period

This is an easy-to-understand explanation of Taiwan's trademark system. It provides useful information for beginners, such as procedures for trademark registration, protection period, and precautions regarding parallel imports.

How to Write a Trademark Application – What You Need to Know and How to Download an Application

This article is designed to help you prepare an application for trademark registration. It provides links to templates and basic information about the process, and briefly explains how to fill out the form and the preliminary search. It is an easy-to-follow guide to help you get started smoothly with your trademark registration.
The process flow of filing a trademark application in Japan

This guide explains the process of filing a trademark application. You will learn how to efficiently proceed with the trademark application process, including preparation before filing, required documents, and submission procedures.

designation-guide-by-industry

This section explains how to select designated goods and services by industry. You can refer to the article to see what kind of products and services have been selected. (If there is a check box in the article, you can search for the trademark as it is.)

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Trademark Registration in the context of Pretty Cure. What is the important thing that the Pretty Cure trademark protects?

Using the trademark of the popular anime Pretty Cure as an example, we will explain what can be learned from trademark information and how trademark registration works.
What is a similar group code for trademark registration? How differs from class?

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.

procedure-guide

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Guide for Trademark Registration in Taiwan : Details on Procedures and Protection Period

This is an easy-to-understand explanation of Taiwan's trademark system. It provides useful information for beginners, such as procedures for trademark registration, protection period, and precautions regarding parallel imports.

How to Write a Trademark Application – What You Need to Know and How to Download an Application

This article is designed to help you prepare an application for trademark registration. It provides links to templates and basic information about the process, and briefly explains how to fill out the form and the preliminary search. It is an easy-to-follow guide to help you get started smoothly with your trademark registration.

branding

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Build an Attractive Brand by Registering a Graphic Trademark!

Trademark registration is an important way for companies and individuals to distinguish their goods and servic […]
Big Boss and Queen of Christmas, Nippon-Ham, Shinjo’s “big boss” can’t be trademarked?

The manager of the Japanese baseball team, Nippon Ham, Tsuyoshi Shinjo's nickname "big boss" has been filed as a trademark by a third party before the baseball team. This article explains the keywords and their trademark applications.
amazon brand registry

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Requirements for enrolling in Amazon brand registry and ‘trademark registration’ in Japan

For Amazon sellers or who considering listing their products on Amazon, this section explains the requirements for Amazon brand registry and the most important requirement, 'trademark registration' and its benefits.
foreign trademark system

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Guide for Trademark Registration in Taiwan : Details on Procedures and Protection Period

This is an easy-to-understand explanation of Taiwan's trademark system. It provides useful information for beginners, such as procedures for trademark registration, protection period, and precautions regarding parallel imports.

procedures

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The process flow of filing a trademark application in Japan

This guide explains the process of filing a trademark application. You will learn how to efficiently proceed with the trademark application process, including preparation before filing, required documents, and submission procedures.
before application

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How to Write a Trademark Application – What You Need to Know and How to Download an Application

This article is designed to help you prepare an application for trademark registration. It provides links to templates and basic information about the process, and briefly explains how to fill out the form and the preliminary search. It is an easy-to-follow guide to help you get started smoothly with your trademark registration.
before registration

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Build an Attractive Brand by Registering a Graphic Trademark!

Trademark registration is an important way for companies and individuals to distinguish their goods and servic […]
after registration

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Explains how to access the documents and other information on your trademark application!

This section explains how to browse the documents and other information on your application.
classification

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What is a similar group code for trademark registration? How differs from class?

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.
fees

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The cost of maintaining a trademark registration in Japan? Explanation of the differences in how to pay the Japan Patent Office.

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.
business scope

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Useful information for those who want to apply for a trademark job OR are looking for a new job in the trademark field

In this article, we will provide advice to those who want to recruit a trademark manager on where to post their positions, and to those who want to change jobs looking for a trademark-related position, we will provide information on whether a job in an IP law firm or in an IP department of big company is better suited for them, etc.
infringement

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Unauthorized Use of Trademarks

This section explains when trademark infringement, such as unauthorized use of a trademark, is established, and what damages and penalties are imposed for trademark infringement. In addition, terms such as "trademark right" and "trademark registration" are briefly explained.
trouble avoidance

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Do you know that “ボクササイズ/ Boxercise” is registered trademark owned by boxing gym?

In recent years, an exercise called "boxercise" has become popular in Japan. Many gyms offer boxercise programs, but do you know that the name "boxercise" is actually a Japanese registered trademark owned by a boxing gym?
glossary

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Trademark Application Publication: Duration, Public Information, Reasons and How to Check (in Japan)

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.

classification guide

Chemicals
Paints, varnishes, lacquers
Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations
Industrial oils and greases, wax
Phamaceutilcals
Base Metals
Machines
Hand Tools
Computers and Scientific Devices
Medical Supplies
Appliances
Vehicles
Firearms
Precious Metals
Musical Instruments
Paper Goods
Rubber Products
Leather Goods
Building Materials
Furniture
Household Utensils
Ropes and Textile Products
Yarns and Threads
Textiles
Clothing
Lace and Embroidery
Carpets
Games and Sporting Goods
Meat, Fish, Poultry
Coffee, Flour, Rice
Grains, Agriculture
Beers and Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Tobacco Products
Advertising and Business Services
Insurance and Finance Services
Construction and Repair Services
Telecommunications Services
Shipping and Travel Services
Material Treatment Services
Education and Entertainment Services
Science and Technology Services
Food Services
Medical and Vet Services
Legal and Security Services