TOKYO, April 2 -- Japan Patent Office issued the following news: What is the "Group B+"? Group B+, a framework of developed countries comprising the IP offices from 47 countries and 2 organizations*1, aims to harmonize substantive patent laws. The group primarily discusses four major topics related to substantive patent law harmonization (SPLH): grace period, conflicting applications, prior user rights and prior art, as well as Client-Patent Attorney Privilege (CAP). *1 Specifically speaking, ...
TOKYO, April 1 -- JMSDF issued the following press release: The JMSDF will conduct a bilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy (USN) as described below in order to strengthen the capability of Japan-U.S. Alliance for effective deterrence and response. 1. Objectives (1) To improve the JMSDF's mine warfare capabilities (2) To improve interoperability with the USN 2. Period April 7-11 3. Exercise Area Guam Island and its vicinity 4. Participating units (1) JMSDF (a) Officer in Charge of the Exe...
TOKYO, April 1 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: On April 1, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba held a press conference regarding the passage of the FY2025 budget at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, April 1 -- Japan Patent Office issued the following news: The rest of the document can be viewed at https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/introduction/soshiki/kanbu.html Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, April 1 -- Japan Patent Office issued the following news: The JPO held a two-day virtual trademark experts meeting together with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) on March 12-13, 2025. During the meeting, information was exchanged on the examination management systems in both offices, as well as initiatives for utilizing new technologies such as AI, and the handling of goods and services. Also discussed were cooperative matters between the two offices, and collabo...
TOKYO, March 28 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: The International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR) released "Survey of Inspection Findings 2024", a report on the results of its 13th annual survey of audit inspection findings identified by IFIAR member audit oversight bodies. The Certified Public Accountants and Auditing Oversight Board has participated in the task force to prepare the report, and will continue to contribute to the project. Disclai...
TOKYO, March 28 -- Japan Customs issued the following news: With regard to the Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation on Graphite Electrodes*1 Originating in the People's Republic of China*2, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have decided to extend the period of investigation by three months until July 23, 2025. The purpose of this extension is to carefully review the evidence and relevant documents submitted by interested parties, while ensuring full...
TOKYO, March 28 -- Japan Customs issued the following news: Total ( Census, not seasonally adjusted ) Table Omitted (The document can be viewed at https://www.customs.go.jp/toukei/shinbun/trade-st_e/2025/2025031e.xml ) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, March 27 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: On March 27, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba received a courtesy call from the Fuji Scout recipients at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, March 27 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: On March 27, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba received a courtesy call from Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....