Released March 30, 2022, this report is meant to be a practical reference for IP practitioners in Japan, and globally. It addresses key IP trends …
In a case I managed, a foreign SME sued a large Japanese company for infringement in Japan based on its utility model rights. The patent …
In a very high profile and significant case, Christian Louboutin is currently filing a trademark registration application in Japan for “red soles for women’s high …
Loosing novelty regarding patents is a vital issue globally. It should be well understood in order to avoid the potential business and value loss than …
A new Kimura client consulted with us that “I was listing on a well-known E-Commerce Site but I was notified that I would have to …
This mini case shows the practical use of Patent Portfolios to leverage the value of inventions. Specially, by adding new Patents that build on a …
This mini case is a practical example of using Divisional Patent Applications as a means of building invention protection in Japan. For greater background detail, …
In Part 2, I described the philosophy and current status of the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty), especially from the perspective of the international search system. …
In Japan, the patent attorney profession is not as well known as those of attorneys – at – law and certified accountants. It is important …
In Parts 1 and 2 I introduced the usefulness of Japan’s utility model system, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s). I believe that there …
