Useful Links

Links related to Patent and Trademark:

・Japan Patent Office (JPO)
...Contains an overview of the system, examination guidelines, press releases, etc. There are also links to patent offices in other major countries.

・Japan Insitute of Invention and Innovation (JIII)
...A public organization that promotes inventions. One can also purchase books.

・Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)
...Contains information about patent attorneys and free consultations with patent attorneys in Japan.

・Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA)
...has made various proposals regarding the state and operation of intellectual property systems both domestically and internationally. It publishes research materials and the journal "Intellectual Property Management."

・World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
...A United Nations agency for the protection of intellectual property. It contains the latest information on the Patent Cooperation Treaty and Copyright Treaty, as well as issues related to trademarks and domain names.

・United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
...One can search for patent publications and check classification. Examination guidelines are also included.

・European Patent Office (EPO)
...A public bulletin database is also available.

・Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) → European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
...The homepage of the organization that handles the registration of European trademarks CTM. A CTM search can also be performed.