May 7, 2020
Operational Changes in Response to the Extended Emergency Declaration : Guidance
by Asamura Patent Office/Asamura Law Office
On May 4, 2020, Japanese government extended the nationwide state of emergency until the end of May based on the Act on Special Measures against Pandemic. During this period please refer to the following guidelines:
Staff
We remain fully operational as our attorneys and employees continue working full-time remotely in a secure environment. All online procedures for the Japan Patent Office (the JPO) can be performed at home, and we will continue to accept job requests as usual.
Contact Method
During this period, please contact us by email or fax as phones are unavailable due to our office being closed.
Please refrain from sending mail to our office as much as possible during this period. For any documents that have a deadline submission, please provide the attorney in charge with the tracking number and any relevant information so we can make sure to receive the original on time.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.