Our patent firm specializes in inbound patent filings to Japan from overseas, and we mainly offer the following services related to patents.
Preparation for Filing
- Consultation
- Prior art search
- Translation (from foreign languages to Japanese, and from Japanese to foreign languages)
Patent Filing
- National phase entry of PCT international applications into Japan
- Direct filings with the Japan Patent Office (JPO) claiming Paris priority
Response to Office Actions
- Appeal against examiner's decision of rejection
- Filing of divisional applications
- Registration procedures and post-registration services
Post-Decision Registration Procedures
- Payment of annuities
- Transfer, assignment, or succession of patent rights
- Clearance (freedom-to-operate analysis, etc.)
Infringement Investigation
- Sending warning letters to infringers of patented inventions
- Demand for compensation
- Patent opposition procedures
Others
- Request for priority documents
- Communication with the JPO regarding various matters
- Education and lectures (e.g., on the Japanese patent system)
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Our services are not limited to the items above - we are open to discussing any other patent-related matters.
If you are not fully satisfied with your current agent, we’re open to taking over the case.
Please feel free to contact us through our contact page.
We would be honored to support your business in Japan.