What preparations are needed for Japanese trademark registration? How long does it take to register a Japanese trademark?

What preparations are needed for trademark registration in Japan?

Let’s first understand the instructions for Japanese trademark registration:

1. Article 68, paragraph 28 of the Japanese Trademark Law clearly stipulates that corrections to international trademark registration applications based on the Madrid Agreement and Protocol are not accepted.

According to practical experience, when designating to Japan through Madrid International Registration, there is a high chance that the review opinions such as corrections will be issued because the product does not meet its special requirements.

2. Japanese trademark law implements the principle of first-to-file and one trademark, one registration.

Document preparation for Japanese trademark registration:

1. The trademark pattern should be in jpg format.

2. A power of attorney signed by the applicant.

3. Application information form (including the name and address of the applicant, trademark name, designated goods and services categories and specific names).

Examination procedures for trademark registration in Japan:

When the Commissioner of the Patent Office receives a trademark registration application, it will be published through the Trademark Gazette. The official review of trademark applications is divided into formal review and substantive review. Formal review refers to the legality review of the submitted application documents, trademark drawings, power of attorney and other documents. Substantive review refers to the review of the distinctiveness of the trademark itself, whether it complies with legal provisions, and whether there is any conflict with prior rights.

How long does it take to register a trademark in Japan?

Time required for Japanese trademark registration: 12-18 months

The validity period of a Japanese trademark is 10 years, calculated from the date of approval of registration.

Trademark opposition period: 2 months

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