When applying for a Japanese patent, there are many ways to apply for a Japanese patent. Applying for a patent through different ways requires providing different application materials. When applying for a Japanese patent, the options available are:
(1) Paris Convention approach: After applying in China, you can enjoy the priority treatment by submitting a patent application to the Japan Intellectual Property Office before the expiration of 12 months from the first prior patent application date (i.e., the priority date). , need to submit documents proving priority. Documents and information required for application:
(a) Application documents: including description, claims, description drawings, abstract, and abstract drawings;
(b) Application information: Chinese and English names, addresses and postal codes of the applicant and inventor, application country, contact person, etc.;
(c) Priority information
(d) Power of attorney;
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(2) Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) approach: PCT is the English abbreviation of "Patent Cooperation Treaty" and is an international treaty related to patent applications. According to the provisions of the PCT, applicants can submit international applications through the PCT channel and designate to apply for patents in almost all countries around the world, that is, submit the PCT to the State Intellectual Property Office of China within 12 months from the filing date (priority date) of the earlier Chinese application. For international applications, an entry application must be submitted to the Japan Intellectual Property Office within 30 months from the priority date. Documents required for application:
(a) Submitted original application documents and PCT request letter or published PCT application booklet;
(b) International search report;
(c) Modification documents at the PCT stage (if any);
(d) Letter of attorney.
(3) Applicants generally need to decide to apply to the Japan Intellectual Property Office 2-3 months in advance and entrust an agency to start translation and document preparation work. The previous application was for a design, and the application methods include the Paris Convention method and the direct application method to Japan. Paris Convention route: After applying in China, you can enjoy priority treatment when you file a design patent application on the same subject with the Japan Industrial Property Office before the expiration of 6 months from the first prior patent application date (i.e., the priority date). Documentation proving priority is required. Materials to be prepared and information to be provided:
(1) Application information: Chinese and English name/name, address and postal code of the applicant and inventor, application country, contact person, etc.;
(2) Design pictures or photos;
(3) Brief description of the design;
(4) Priority information.