Recent articles and publications related to designs
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SHIGA IP NEWS Vol. 54 (February 2019) highlights the following topics:
Lawsuit Filed against Biosimilars for Usage Patent Related to Breast Cancer
Cup Noodle’s Packaging Registered as Position Mark
JPO Considering Revisions to Japanese Design Law
Number of Accelerated Examinations Exceeds 20,000
JPO Appeal Decision on Judging Similarity of Goods
Implementation of “Fast-Track Trademark Examinations”
“Steak Delivery System” Invention Protected as Patent
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SHIGA IP NEWS Backnumbers
| Issue | Volume | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-01 | 54 | - JPO Considering Revisions to Japanese Design Law - Number of Accelerated Examinations Exceeds 20,000 - JPO Appeal Decision on Judging Similarity of Goods - Implementation of “Fast-Track Trademark Examinations” - “Steak Delivery System” Invention Protected as Patent |
| 2018-08-01 | 53 | - Infringement of Extended Patent Right by Generic Drug Not Found - “Declaration of Design Management” Compiled by JPO Expert Panel Suggests Revisions to Japanese Design Law - Statistics on Patent Infringement Litigation - Guide to Licensing Negotiations Involving Standard Essential Patents |
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Articles and Magazines
| Issue | Source | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-26 | World Trademark Review | Protecting and enforcing design rights in Japan | Hirohisa Suzuki |
| 2014-07-01 | Lexology | Judgments on similarity of designs in Japan | Satoko Kubo |
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Practical Tips
| Issue | Topic |
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| 2019-04-02 | Procedures of Hague International Design Applications Designating Japan |
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