Registration process

Registration application

The applicant prepares the information and submits the application to the Japan Patent Office. After receiving the trademark application, the Japan Patent Office 2- An acceptance receipt will be issued on the 3rd, and unexamined trademark applications will generally be published on the official website in about a month.

Formal review

At this stage, the application documents are reviewed to see if they meet the requirements.

Substantive examination

This stage examines whether the trademark meets the substantive requirements and is registrable.

Registration issuance

If the whole process goes smoothly, it usually takes 8-15 months. If there are review opinions during this period, it will take longer.

Announcement

Japan starts to enter the announcement after it approves the registration and issuance of certificates. The time is 2 months. In other words, if there is any objection within these two months, then you The Japanese trademark certificate I got before is just a piece of waste paper, so don’t think that once you get the certificate, you have successfully registered.

Registration time

Registration time: 8-15 months

Trademark validity: 5 years or 10 years (Japanese trademarks can be selected when applying The protection periods are 5 years and 10 years respectively, and the official fees incurred are also different, so you should choose according to your own needs when applying)

Renewal: Japanese trademark renewal is divided into two categories. For 5 or 10 years, renewal applications can be made 6 months before expiration or within 6 months after expiration, but additional fees are required.

Registration information

1. Information proving the applicant’s qualifications (for individuals, submit a copy of your ID card; for enterprises, provide a copy of your business license)

2. Clear Trademark pattern

3. Goods or services