CLAIMING PATENT RIGHTS IN JAPAN

Japan is an important jurisdiction for many types of inventions. For those who wish to enter the market, there are a variety of challenges, from language and cultural differences to the very technical differences in the legal procedures.

Insight IP collaborated with Nagoya, an international IP firm, to increase knowledge and understanding of how to successfully operate within the Japanese market. Mr Keisaku Ishihara is a Japanese patent and trademark attorney and Managing Partner with Nagoya. His background is in mechanical engineering, with more than 20 years of experience in the patent and trademark space. He shares his insights and hands-on experience in this report to provide practical information on the Japanese legal market.

This report covers essential knowledge areas for successfully operating in the Japanese market: infringement, litigation, and opposition procedures, specific details on the pharmaceutical and IT sectors, cultural and commercial challenges, and how to overcome them.