The process of registering Japanese trademarks:?
1. Submit the application. Apply in the prescribed format and submit it to the Japan Patent Office. It can be accepted on the same day. ?
2. The formal examiner examines the documents such as application requirements and classified information to see if they comply with relevant regulations.
3, according to the legal substance of trademark distinctiveness review, whether it violates the prohibition clause, whether it conflicts with prior rights. ?
4. If the registration is approved after examination, the registration may be approved and a registration certificate issued. In case of success, the whole application period is 6-8 months.
5. Announcement of Registration An announcement will be issued immediately after the issuance of the registration certificate. The objection period is 2 months from the date of announcement, and any third party may raise an objection.
If there is no objection or no objection is established within the announcement period, the trademark will be officially approved and registered in Japan.
Note: it is best to check the trademark before applying for registration of Japanese trademark. Although it is not a necessary step, it is best for trademark applicants to check it to improve the success rate of trademark registration. Just like registering a domestic trademark, the process of registering a Japanese trademark also needs to be reviewed. Please refer to the Japanese Trademark Law for details.
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