The JPO Quick Reads
Time：2025-06-18
Publication Date：2025-06-18
Updates
IP5 Deputy Heads Meeting (16 June 2025)
JPO Deputy Commissioner attended the IP5 Deputy Heads Meeting!
On April 15, 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) hosted the IP5 Deputy Heads Meeting as a videoconference, with WIPO participating as an observer.
Mr. YASUDA Futoshi, JPO Deputy Commissioner, attended the meeting and engaged in lively discussions. The meeting agenda included the details of working group reports, the future vision with respect to IP5 cooperation, and the topics for the IP5 Heads of Office with IP5 Industry Meeting* held in May 2025.
The JPO remains committed to contributing to IP5 initiatives!
* The IP5 Heads of Office with IP5 Industry Meeting and the 18th IP5 Heads of Office Meeting will be featured in the next article of the JPO Quick Reads.
JPO Booth Exhibit at INTA 2025 (9 June 2025)
We exhibited a JPO booth at the INTA Annual Meeting!
From May 17 to 21, 2025, the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting (INTA 2025) took place in San Diego, California, USA.
Throughout the event, we focused on the theme of "Protect your brand. No bad faith trademarks” at the JPO booth. We introduced our measures, shared case studies, and highlighted our international efforts to combat bad faith trademark applications. Additionally, we showcased both genuine and counterfeit products, and distributed pamphlets for EXPO 2025. Through these presentations, we built new connections with over 1,300 IP professionals from 82 countries and regions.
Thanks to everyone who visited the JPO booth in INTA 2025!
Renewal of PR materials for Overseas Users (2 June 2025)
The JPO has renewed PR materials introducing its policies and initiatives!
The IP policies, legal systems, and statistical data in Japan are useful not only to domestic users, but also to overseas users. With a view to promoting utilization of such information, the JPO provides PR materials on its website offering a clear and concise introduction to our policies, measures, and other valuable information tailored for overseas customers.
Please take a look at these materials, which are also utilized by JPO officials during presentations and exchange meetings in the overseas activities.
The JPO will continue to strengthen its efforts in disseminating information to support the global business development of IP users both in Japan and overseas!
Prime Minister Ishiba held a presentation ceremony of the Prime Minister's certificate of appreciation to mark the 140th anniversary of the industrial property rights system (26 May 2025)
This year marks the 140th anniversary of establishment of the patent system in Japan!!
On April 18, 1885, the first commissioner of the Japan Patent Office, TAKAHASHI Korekiyo, promulgated the Patent Monopoly Act, the predecessor of the current Japan Patent Act. To commemorate this significant milestone, April 18th has been designated as "Invention Day" in Japan.
In celebration of Invention Day, the "Intellectual Property Achievement Awards" are presented annually to individuals and companies that have made remarkable contributions to the development and promotion of the IP rights system.
This year, in addition to these prestigious awards, the Prime Minister Ishiba honored companies that have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the IP rights system and those that have significantly impacted the regional economy through the effective use of these rights with the Prime Minister’s Certificates of Appreciation, marking the 140th anniversary of the patent system in Japan.
As we celebrate this milestone, the importance of the IP rights system continues to grow!
The JPO Key Features Updated (19 May 2025)
We have updated the JPO Key Features this year!
"The JPO Key Features" is a web content that presents a concise, charted overview of the services, ongoing initiatives and policies provided by the JPO.
As in previous years, well-designed graphics showing the JPO’s achievements in speed and quality of patent, design, and trademark examination processes have been posted.
The JPO continues to offer useful information to users!
Opinion exchange between the JPO and government agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) (12 May 2025)
The JPO actively cooperates with overseas government agencies involved in anti-counterfeiting efforts!
On January 24, 2025, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) conducted an exchange of opinions with senior officials from government agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries regarding effective countermeasures against counterfeit products. Lively discussions took place among anti-counterfeiting practitioners from each agency and the JPO.
During these discussions, the JPO's anti-counterfeiting activities to raise awareness, especially video materials for consumers, received considerable attention from the GCC participants, which enhanced both parties' understanding of the importance of cooperation and knowledge sharing.
By working closely with various national and regional government agencies, the JPO is committed to promoting effective anti-counterfeiting initiatives that protect not only IP rights, but also consumers!
Source: https://www.jpo.go.jp//e/news/quickreads/index.html#up20250609
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