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JP trademark law
Outline of Trademark system in Japan (data entry: 2010/08)
| Principle | First to file |
|---|---|
| substantial examination for registration | |
| Term | 10 years from registration date |
| Classification | International Classification 9 edition |
| International trademark registration |
Available |
| Multi-class application | Available |
| Three dimensional mark | Available |
| Sound mark | Not available |
| Use of marks | Not compulsory for filing an application |
| Letter of consent | Not available |
| Disclaim | Not available |
| Opposition | After grant opposition system (non extendable 2 months) |
Flow chart of trademark application
Requirements for a trademark application
- A simply signed Power of Attorney; this can be filed after filing the application.
- Name(s), nationality, occupation and address of the applicant(s).
- A list of the goods/services and the corresponding class(es), as per Nice Classification 9 edition.
- Digital data of trademark to be registered.