Dec 25, 2020 The UK’s Brexit: Impact on Trade Marks and Designs in the European Union The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020. The UK is currently in a transition period, during which it will be treated on par with EU member states, and in the absence of a…
Dec 24, 2020 Guide to 2021 Holiday Schedule in Japan The Cabinet Public Relations Office issued an announcement on 21 December 2020 regarding the shifting of public holidays in 2021. The new public holidays schedule is as follows: Name New Date Usual Date Marine Day 22 July 19 July Sports Day 23 July 11…
Dec 8, 2020 Revised Patent Rules in India (2020): Submission of Statement of Working (Form 27) The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) published the Patents Amendment Rules (2020) on October 19, 2020, and one of these rules is as follows: Rule 131: Filing…
Nov 19, 2020 Asamura Patent Office Receives Once Again a Prestigious IP Award We are pleased to announce that Asamura Patent Office has been awarded Trademark Law Firm of the Year in Japan 2021 by the Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award. Our trademark and design department has been recognised once again for its high –…
Nov 4, 2020 Resumption of Normal Operations We are pleased to announce that our office has resumed normal operations as of November 4, one day earlier than expected. Thank you for understanding and for being patient in the delay of our business operations due to office layout changes. We greatly appreciate your kindness and continued…
Oct 12, 2020 Status of application for design registrations for new subjects of protection under the revised Design Act
Sep 18, 2020 Asamura Patent Office has been included as a Highly Ranked Firm based on MIP Rankings We are delighted to announce that Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) ranked Asamura Patent Office as one of the top IP law firms once again. In IP Stars Firm Rankings our firm ranked Tier 2 for trademark…
