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August 19, 2026

Japan Revises Patent Examination Guidelines: Key Changes Effective July 1, 2026

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) revised its Examination Guidelines for Patent and Utility Model, with the revised guidelines applying to examinations conducted on …

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May 22, 2026

Japan’s Expanding PPH Network Offers Strategic Options for Overseas Patent Applicants

The Japan Patent Office has recently highlighted the continued expansion of its Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) network. According to the JPO, new PPH programs …

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May 6, 2026

Recent JPO Publications Highlight Trends in AI-Related Patent Filings and Examination Practice in Japan

The Japan Patent Office has recently published useful materials on AI-related inventions. Taken together, these materials provide a helpful picture of two …

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April 1, 2026

Unusual Surge in Japan’s Patent Filings in December 2025 Raises Questions

An unusual phenomenon in Japan’s patent filing activity in 2025 has recently attracted attention. The chart above shows the number of patent applications …

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December 25, 2025

Summary of Key Considerations for Japanese Patent Divisional Applications That Should Not Be Overlooked

              Takaoka IP distributes news articles providing information on frequently asked …

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