JPO
(Japan Patent Office)
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At the site, you can search the Patent Gazette and make application inquiries using the electronic patent library service. You can also get comprehensive information about industrial property rights, including system revisions. English section available. |
JPAA
(Japan Patent Attorneys Association)
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The site describes the association's functions and activities. It also gives information about the Intellectual Property Support Center and the Japan Intellectual Property Arbitration Center. English section available. English section available. |
USPTO
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You can obtain U.S. patent specifications and various announcement. |
EPO
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At the site, you can read clear gazettes concerning Japanese applications as well as EPC and PCT applications, and various announcement including Case Laws. |
WIPO
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At the site, you can see global trends of IP policies and ADR organization. |
JIII
(Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation)
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JIII functions to encourage inventions. The site describes the institute's activities to promote the understanding of the industrial property system, including patent-related lectures and events. English section available. |
SOFTIC
(Software Information Center)
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The site collects and analyzes information about the protection of software rights in many countries. English section available. |
JAPIO
(Japan Patent Information
Organization)
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Japan Patent Information Organization provides services including certificate of priority, sale of Japan Patent Office's data and copy service for file wrapper and register. English section available. |
IIP
(Institute of Intellectual Property)
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IIP's activities include study and research concerning intellectual property and the holding of seminars and symposiums. English section available. |
PA Society
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This is a private group of patent attorneys. It is acting to enhance professional capabilities and to promote friendship among its members and their welfare. It is also serving as an institution to make proposals, recommend officers and committee members, and promote exchanges among patent attorneys. Only Japanese version. |