Invention Day

April 18 Marks the 122 Anniversary Since the Japanese Patent Law Went into Effect (April 18, 2007)

April 18th is designated as “Invention Day” in Japan in and patent and invention-related events are taking place throughout the country. This day commemorates the promulgation of Japan’s Patent Monopoly Act which later became the Japanese Patent Law that we know today. A key figure attributed in establishing the patent and trademark system in Japan [...]