1 October 2011Jurisdiction reportsKenji Sugimura and Takahiro Yamazaki

Effective ways to obtain Japanese patents

In order to seize the full commercial potential of a Japanese patent, it is important to capitalise on all protective avenues provided by the JPO. Understanding the technical scope and application of patent laws and regulations is essential to avoid unnecessary restraints, narrowed patent rights and slow, costly prosecution.

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