Japanese national phase entry
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) announced new reduced fees for requesting an examination (July 12, 2011)
The ordinance to revise fees related to the Patent Act of Japan was passed by the cabinet on July 8, 2011, and the new reduced fees for requesting an examination was announced by the JPO on July 8, 2011. The new fees become effective on August 1, 2011. The reduction is aproximately 25%. Following is [...]
Keisen’s instant fee calculator (April 7, 2011)
Keisen’s instant fee calculator is designed to help attorneys and/or legal service professionals obtain fee estimate for the PCT Japanese national phase entry and Japanese trademark application.This calculator is also for the holders of published PCT or trademark applications seeking fee.The calculator will provide the following estimates: The Preliminary and formal fee estimates for entering [...]
Power of Attorney Submission in Japan (April 7, 2011)
Why Does Keisen Associates Recommend Foreign Applicants to File Their PoA to the Japan Patent Office (JPO)? As part of the JPO’s “Applicant-Friendly Procedure Strategy,” the JPO has announced the following in response to the question: “Should I submit a power of attorney?” When the information concerning your representative is included in the application form, [...]
The last minute PCT national phase entry into Japan (April 6, 2011)
The JPO’s Internet filing system came into effect in 2005. The system makes it possible for International applicants to file patent, trademark and design applications via the Internet from anywhere in the world. Keisen Associates has adopted this Internet filing system since it was first released, thereby enhancing our capabilities to handle urgent, last minute [...]
Filing Deadlines (March 26, 2011)
In Japan, the national phase application must be filed within 30 months from the priority date (the 30-month deadline). According to the Japanese patent law, a PCT application can be entered into the Japanese national phase without a Japanese translation. Then, there is the two-month deadline after the entry of the Japanese national phase for [...]
When failed to enter the Japanese national phase within the 30-month time limit (March 25, 2011)
Q1 I unintentionally failed to enter the Japanese national phase within the 30-month time limit. Is there any way to reinstate my patent rights, and enter the Japanese national phase? A1 Unfortunately, once the rights of the applicant in the international application are lost, he/she cannot reinstate the rights at that point. The new PCT49.6 [...]
How much does it cost? (March 25, 2011)
Q. I would like to know the cost estimate for entering into the Japanese national phase and preparing and filing a Japanese translation within two months from the date of entry. A. Keisen Associates provides online fee calculator, which is available from a menu from the front page of this site. The calculator is designed [...]
when a Japanese translation needs to be filed? (March 25, 2011)
Q. I want to know when a Japanese translation needs to be filed. Should it be filed with or without a PCT application at the time of the Japanese national phase entry? A. According to the Japanese patent law, a PCT application can be entered into the Japanese national phase without a Japanese translation. Then, [...]