The design does not lose its novelty if it is disclosed by the designer in Japan within 12 months from the filing date/priority date.
The JPO conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. The applicant should submit a request for substantive examination within 3 years from the filing date. The JPO makes an granted decision if it determines after review that no grounds for refusal have been found.
yes. Multiple designs may be included in one design application.
yes
Filing Language: Japanese Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
The design does not lose its novelty if it is disclosed by the designer in Japan within 12 months from the filing date/priority date.
20 years, and the validity period of patents for pharmaceutical inventions and pesticide inventions can be extended to 25 years upon application.
yes
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
1-2 years
25 years