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Sargent & Krahn from Chile visited Asamura

Nov 10, 2017 We had a visit from member of Sargent & Krahn from Chile.  Mr. Pablo Cariola

Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal from Argentine visited Asamura

Nov 9, 2017 We had a visit from members of Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal from Argentine. Mr. Juan M. López Mañán (Partner) and Mr. Martín G. Chajchir (Partner), from left to right.

Mr. Haruo Goto received the award from Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation

Jun 22, 2016 Mr. Haruo Goto received the award from Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation Our colleague, Mr. Haruo Goto received the award from Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation. Please see the attached PDF for more information.    

Mr. Masahiro Asamura served as speaker at the IP Law Summit Spring 2016 of Marcus Evans held in Las Vegas, USA

Apr 14, 2016 Mr. Masahiro Asamura served as speaker at the IP Law Summit Spring 2016 of Marcus Evans held in Las Vegas, USA Mr. Masahiro Asamura, managing partner/attorney at Law/patent attorney served as masterclass speaker entitled “An Overview of IP Enforcement in Japan” at the IP Law Summit Spring 2016 of Marcus Evans held…

Our office will be closed on March 21 as a national holiday

Apr 14, 2016 Our office will be closed on March 21 as a national holiday The Japan Patent Office will be also closed on March 21, 2016. Any deadlines falling on the said date shall be automatically extended to the next business day which is not a Saturday or Sunday.    

Change of Official Fees (reduction) effective April 1, 2016

Apr 14, 2016 Change of Official Fees (reduction) effective April 1, 2016   The Japan Patent Office announced their new fee schedule and fees for obtaining/maintaining patent registration. The revision of the schedule summarized below will be in effect starting April 1, 2016. Patent Registration/Maintenance Fee Until March 31, 2016 On or After April 1,…

Practice on extension of the reply period to the Office Action will be changed from April 1, 2016

Dec 28, 2015 practice on extension of the reply period to the Office Action will be changed from April 1, 2016   The Japan Patent Office announced that their practice on extension of the reply period to the Office Action will be changed starting April 1, 2016. The details are published only in Japanese. Our…

Japan Patent Office announced their interim handling procedures regarding “gproduct by process” claims (Asamura NEWS (Volume 16) )

Jul 22, 2015 Japan Patent Office announced their interim handling procedures regarding “product by process” claims ( Asamura NEWS (Volume 16))   With regard to so-called “product by process” claims, the Supreme Court pronounced on June 5, 2015 their decisions on how the claims should be interpreted. Then, on July 6, 2015, Japan Patent Office announced…