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(Designs/Japan) Promulgation of Law that Partially Amends the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, etc. (Relaxation of Procedures for Exception to Loss of Novelty in Designs)

The “Bill for Partial Amendment of the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, etc.” was passed and enacted on June […]

On April 1, 2024, the “Bill for Partial Revision of the Unfair Competition Prevention Act”, which was enacted […]

On April 7, 2025, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) registered the first trademark utilizing the “consent system”. […]

For patent and utility model applications filed on or after April 1, 2022, multiple dependent claims that depe […]

Table of Contents: Basics of “Grace Period” in Japan Scope of “Grace Period” in Japan Comparison between Japan […]