The JPO is Easing Reinstatement Of Rights.
Albert Einstein said “Man is an animal that makes mistakes,” Even a genius makes mistakes,…
The Advancement of International IPO Examination Cooperation: Understand the current Issues.
Each country’s civil law regulates the lives of its people, each country’s constitution protects the…
Global Eligibility for Business Method Inventions and Understanding the Country – Specific Differences.
In 2014, I had occasion, together with a client, to visit a US patent firm…
How SMEs Can Use IP To Improve Profits & Business Strength.
In a live seminar held in Tokyo, November 25th, 2022, Takaaki Kimura shared his experience…
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…
