Our Services
Based on the experience and achievements we have cultivated for over 60 years,
we will provide you with the most useful advice to suit your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us.
- Patents,
Utility models - Designs
- Trademarks
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- Acquisition of rights such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks in Japan and overseas.
- Prior art investigations and professional opinions such as the issue of a conflict of right.
- Litigation, such as “Trial for invalidation (Mukou Shinpan),” “Opposition (Igi Moushitate),” etc.
- Contracts, negotiations, and arbitration proceedings- regarding patents, utility models, designs, trademarks, copyrighted works, circuit layouts, specific unfair competition, etc.
Patents,
Utility models
The purpose of a patent is the protection of the invention of things and methods.
The purpose of a utility model is the protection of the shapes, structures, and combinations of articles.
- Strategic development: Please tell us your invention and business strategy. We will research the prior art, as necessary, and propose an application strategy that takes into account the laws for the desired patent/utility model. We will also propose an application to realize your goals in foreign countries, if you wish.
- Application to the Japan Patent Office: We will draft the necessary application documents and submit them to the Japan Patent Office. We can also assist you with applying in foreign countries, as necessary.
- Registration and renewal of registration: We will register and renew the patent right and utility model right according to your request.
- In case of infringement or litigation, please contact us. We will propose a response strategy and act as your attorneys to advance your strategy.
Designs
The purpose of a design rights is the protection of shapes, patterns, colors, etc. of original and aesthetically pleasing articles.
- Strategic development: Please tell us your strategy and your request. We will research the prior art as necessary and propose an application strategy that takes into account the laws for design rights. We will also propose an application strategy for foreign countries, if you wish.
- Application to the Japan Patent Office: We will draft the application documents and apply to the Japan Patent Office. We can also assist you with applying in foreign countries as necessary.
- Registration and renewal of registration: We will register and renew the design right according to your request.
- In case of infringement or litigation, please contact us. We will propose a response strategy and act as your attorneys to advance your strategy.
Trademarks
The purpose of a trademark is the protection a mark (for example, a brand name, character, figures, etc.) that is intended to distinguish your company’s products and services from another company’s.
- Strategic development: Please tell us your products and/or services your marks are intending to protect. To clarify whether your desired trademark can be registered, we will research the necessary prior art. We will also propose an application strategy for foreign countries, if you wish.
- Application to the Japan Patent Office: We will draft the necessary application documents and submit them to the Japan Patent Office. We can also assist you with applying for protection in foreign countries, as necessary.
- Registration and renewal of registration: We will register and renew your trademark right upon your request. Please note, upon renewal, you can extend your rights for an additional 10 years. By repeating this renewal process, you can retain your rights semi-permanently.
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Based on the experience and achievements we have cultivated for over 60 years, we have developed the tools necessary to give you very useful advice. Please feel free to contact us.
Please feel free to consult with us about industrial property rights (patent rights, utility model rights, design rights, trademark rights) regardless of the development stage you are in, from deciding whether to apply to defending your rights through litigation.
Also, please feel free to consult with us regarding the proper procedures for recording changes to your rights, such as a change in your address or name, a change in ownership of the right, a change in ownership of the application, etc.
