1. What are the regulations on who uses a Japanese trademark first? Article 32, paragraph 1, of the current "Japanese Trademark Law" stipulates that the prior use of a trademark creates a right of claim for the prior user. The “right to use the trademark first” or the “right to use the trademark first”, or the “right to use the trademark first”. Indeed, on the surface, the current "Japanese Trademark Law" stipulates prior use of a trademark in Chapter 4, Section 1 "Trademark Rights", which seems to create a "right of prior use" for the prior user of a trademark. However, the current legislative method of Article 32, Paragraph 1 of the Japanese Trademark Law is only to "maintain consistency with the defense of patent prior use rights in the system of provisions." Almost the predecessor of this paragraph, the 1921 Japanese Trademark Law, During the implementation stage of Article 9, the mainstream opinion in Japan is that prior use of a trademark is only a factual relationship and does not create a rights relationship. At present, no one in Japan, whether in academia or judiciary circles, believes that prior use of a trademark as stipulated in Article 32, paragraph 1, of the current Japanese Trademark Law is not a defense for a registered trademark owner to accuse of infringement. In view of this, and based on the current provisions of Article 32, Paragraph 1 of the Japanese Trademark Law, it is unconvincing to believe that prior use of a trademark creates a positive right of claim for the prior user. . 2. Introduction to registering a Japanese trademark: 1. Information required to submit a Japanese trademark application: (1) Trademark and description of goods and services; (2) Full name and non-abbreviated name and address of the Japanese trademark applicant; (3) Any Application number and application date for priority applications; multiple classes may be selected in one application. You can apply for priority if your first application was filed within the past six months. A certified copy of the priority application must be submitted within three months of the Japan filing date. No power of attorney is required unless appealed or opposed in the future. 2. Description of Goods and/or Services The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has published a list of “Acceptable Descriptions of Goods and Services” and strictly adheres to this list. Even descriptions of goods and services that comply with the Nice Classification (NCL) international standard are often frowned upon in Japan. Therefore, the JPO's acceptable description should be used whenever possible. If the actual goods or services do not meet the JPO's acceptable description, the goods or services should be specifically listed with a detailed description of the goods or services, including documents such as brochures or website printouts, so that the examiner can clearly understand goods or services. During prosecution, the applicant may limit the description of the goods or services more narrowly, but cannot broaden the description or transfer the description to different goods or services. With this in mind, it is recommended that the submission include broad identification of the goods or services in order to support future restrictions, especially when the actual goods or services do not match the JPO's acceptable description. 3. Intention to use the trademark: The intention to use the trademark is sufficient to register the trademark. In Japan, each international course is further divided into subcategories. If the goods or services are selected from more than seven subclasses within a single international class, the JPO requires proof of the applicant's intention to use the mark. Trademarks are the main basis for an enterprise's promotion and communication. Japan stipulates that whoever registers a trademark first will use it first. It legally protects the legitimate rights and interests of such commercial registered trademarks. Related trademark registrations need to comply with the relevant regulations of Japanese registered trademarks and follow the procedures for applying for relevant trademarks.