yes
Japan Patent Office
English: Japan Patent Office, abbreviation: JPO
Website: Japan Patent Office (jpo.go.jp)
Japanese Utility Model Patent Search: Japan Platform for Patent Information|J-PlatPat [JPP] (inpit.go.jp)
- Inventions under the via Paris Convention : 12 months from the earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT inventions: 30 months from the earliest priority date.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
1-2 years
Inventors have a novelty grace period of 12 months after disclosure (including sale).
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.
25 years
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
yes
3-6 months