Chinese Utility Model Right Infringement. A Case Study. Difficulties in Overcoming Local Protectionism in China
Based on the utility model registration of a Japanese company in China, we filed an…
Secret Prior Art In Global Patent Law. Understanding the Differences in Legal Systems in Major Countries
If a patent application (latter application) is filed with the claimed invention being identical to…
Design Registration Hurdles in Japan Compared to Other Countries. Are they the Highest?
The JPO is conducting comparatively high-level and detailed examinations. Design registration hurdles in Japan compared…
What Is the Evidence Value of Private Documents In Patent Opposition Cases & Patent Invalidation Trial Cases?
In PTO cases, a problem is evaluating the evidence value of private documents for patent…
Should You Register Patents Under the President’s Name or the Company Name? Patent Registrations and Infringement Litigation Implications.
Always register IP under the company name, even when it is supported or created by…
The Doctrine of Equivalents in Patent Infringement Discussions in Japan & Comparisons with the United States, Europe and China
n patent infringement cases, the “infringement discussion” (whether or not the alleged infringing product actually…
Christian Louboutin Trademark “Red Sole High Heels” Case Progress Report
The JPO has issued its decision dismissing the appeal against the decision of refusal in…
Japanese Perspective on Patent Examination Practices in China and Korea. It’s Important to Understand Countries’ Domestic Orientation.
As a Japanese patent attorney, I’ve handled, and I’m aware that there are a large…
Ensuring Intellectual Property Support for SMEs in Japan & Globally – the Differences Between SME and Corporate IP Treatment.
It seems that the landscape of IP protection in large companies, compared to that of…
Understanding the JPO Japanese Appeal System and the Differences From Other Countries – the Four Appeal Stages
Unlike in other countries, in Japan JPO appeals are more advantageous than examinations. In general,…
