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April 16, 2020
Japan Patent Office
Japan Patent Office (JPO) remains open for all procedures, including electronic filings.
As preventive measures of COVID-19 at our office, alcohol disinfectant is placed at the reception desk, and our staff members wear masks.
For all the visitors, we ask for your understanding and cooperation in preventing the spread of COVID-19 by washing your hands frequently and observing coughing manners.
Due to the preventive measures of COVID-19, some IP offices abroad are closed. For procedures through the WIPO and other IP offices overseas, we ask our users to check the websites of each IP office.
* For updates of implement measures at other IP offices, refer to website of each IP office. Links to IP offices.
[Last updated 21 April 2020]
Inquiry for filing applications with the JPO |
Official Services Management Section, General Coordination Division, Policy Planning and Coordination Department, JPO E-mail:PA0220@jpo.go.jp |
Inquiry for current situations at IP offices abroad |
General Affairs Section, International Policy Division, International Cooperation Division, JPO E-mail:PA0800@jpo.go.jp |