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Episode 10 In episode 9, we explained about trademark registration applications, but this time we will explain about appeals. Even if you file a patent, design, or trademark application and receive a decision of refusal, you can request an appeal against the decision of refusal. In appeals against decisions of refusal, approximately 70% of requests…

Episode 9 In recent years, the number of trademark registration applications has been on the rise, with approximately 60% of applications being filed by individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises. However, the number of unregistered cases after registration assessment is also increasing. Furthermore, approximately 80% of claims are successful in non-use cancellation trials (Article 50…

Episode 8 Continuing from episode 7, we will explain the descriptions in patent specifications. When preparing a patent specification, a patent attorney or patent engineer may add new information to the proposal prepared by the inventor, pretending to know the information. Case 2 (Maxacalcitol case) in “Regarding the technical scope of patented inventions and their…

Episode 7 When preparing a patent specification, whether or not “effects of the invention” should be described. If so, should it be written in the [effects of the invention] column or in the “mode for carrying out the invention” column? There are lawyers and patent attorneys who are debating whether it should be done(https://jpaa-patent.info/patent/viewPdf/3240).  However,…