Updates

PPH eXtra (30 June 2025)

I am pleased to present one of our international initiatives to improve predictability of the examination timing for PPH applications!

To improve the predictability of examination timing, the JPO and USPTO have launched an initiative to publicize both the target and actual average pendency for the First Office Action and the Subsequent Office Actions related to PPH applications. This initiative has been named “PPH eXtra” and is currently being implemented by JPO and USPTO, followed by CNIPA and KIPO. Furthermore, the Austrian Patent Office is beginning the initiative on July 1, 2025.

The JPO remains committed to enhancing the user experience by encouraging other IP Offices in the world to participate in the PPH eXtra initiative!

• PPH-eXtra

The IP5 Heads of Office Meeting & The IP5 Heads of Office and IP5 Industry Meetings (23 June 2025)

JPO Commissioner had fruitful discussions with the Heads of the IP5 Offices and IP 5 Industry!

On May 28, 2025, Mr. ONO Yota, JPO Commissioner, attended the 18th IP5 Heads of Office Meeting, hosted by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) in Tianjin, China. He engaged in productive discussions with attendees from the IP5 Offices and the WIPO.

The discussions focused on strategies to promote the utilization and commercialization of IP in order to effectively support innovative development of the economy. Each office presented its initiatives in the areas of patent licensing and IP finance. The meeting also explored future IP5 cooperation acknowledging ongoing cooperation in the field of New Emerging Technologies & Artificial Intelligence (NET/AI) based on the operational roadmap established in 2021.

On the same day, a meeting of the IP5 Heads of Office with IP5 Industry was held, where they exchanged their views on promoting economic growth through IP. The release of the booklet titled “The role of IP in fostering the growth of SMEs” and the latest version of the overview table summarizing the common requirements for patent drawings from each office were also announced.

The overview table of the common requirements for patent drawings and the report on measures for SMEs are available on the IP5 website. We encourage you to make use of these resources!

• Global Patent Office Heads Discuss IP Strategies for Innovative Economic Development - Outcome of the 18th IP5 Heads of Office Meeting –

• The Five IP Offices (IP5)

• “The role of IP in fostering the growth of SMEs” (External Link)

• “Allowable features in drawings - overview table” (External Link)

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!

• IP5 Deputy Heads Meeting Held

* 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!

• Presentation Material

Source: https://www.jpo.go.jp//e/news/quickreads/index.html#up20250623