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Takaoka IP provides news articles on Japanese patents and trademarks, including frequently asked questions and information on the latest legal revisions. Here, …

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           When filing patent applications in Japan, applicants must be acutely aware that no remedial …

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              This article summarizes key insights from the JPO's ‘Latest Trends in Appeals’, …

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　　　In our recently published article “Five Points to Consider When Entering PCT Applications into the National Phase in Japan, ” we discussed five frequently …

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