Starting April 1, 2023, the JPO will implement a revised standard for restoration. The previously required “justifiable reasons” under the due care standard will be relaxed, and restoration of applications or rights will be possible by paying official fees. This change will make restoration procedures more accessible for various deadlines, including JP National phase entry,…

Our firm will be closed from Friday, December 30, 2022 to Wednesday, January 4, 2023 for New Year Holidays. We will resume normal business activities on January 5, 2023, Thursday.    

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) provides professional English translations of trial/appeal decisions and decisions on oppositions. You may click the below link to obtain English translations and necessary information. https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/system/trial_appeal/info-general-shinketsu-eiyaku.html  

In Japan, a divisional application can be filed at any time before receiving a first Office Action. After the issuance of a first Office Action, you can file a divisional application before the expiration of a due date for filing a response to the outstanding Office Action. Because you can generally obtain a three-month extension…