JAPAN
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
trade mark information
Types of Trade Mark
Classification
International, Nice Classification;
Multi-class;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the registration date, and every 10 years thereafter;
There is a 6 month grace period, with late fine.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a trade mark for a period of 3 years from registration renders it vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive with or without priority claim;
PCT national phase.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the effective filing date. Extensions of the duration of patents relating to pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals are available under certain circumstances.
Renewal
Annuities for the first, second and third years of the term of a patent are included in the registration fee. Further annuities must be paid in advance each year before the anniversary of the date of grant, i.e. commencing with the fee for the fourth year which falls due 36 months from the date of grant.
There is a 6 month grace period.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the grant date.
Renewal
Annuities for the first, second and third years of the term of the design are included in the registration fee. Further annuities must be paid in advance each year before the anniversary of the date of grant, i.e. commencing with the fee for the fourth year which falls due 36 months from the date of grant.
There is a 6 month grace period.
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