JPO Conducts Training Course on Design Substantive Examination and Accession to the Hague Agreement

The JPO conducted the JPO/IPR Training Course on Design Substantive Examination and Accession to the Hague Agreement from July 5 - 12, 2024. A total of 20 participants from 13 countries and one organization attended the course. The target participants were design examiners from the IP Offices of various countries, particularly those which have not yet joined the Hague Agreement.

The purposes of this course were to promote accession to the Hague Agreement, introduce the substantive design examination system, and improve the quality of examinations. During the course, JPO examiners shared their experiences of Japan’s accession to the Hague Agreement, and gave lectures on topics including examination practices, standards, and operations.

The trainees' comments regarding the course included the following:

"All of the explanations were interesting and extremely useful in expanding our knowledge. It was especially good for attendees from countries that are considering joining the Hague Agreement."

"The lecturer had good skills and experience in design examination and have experienced Japan's preparation for accession to the Hague Agreement. The session was very informative and gave the trainees a good opportunity to learn and understand the system and Japan's experience."

Completion ceremony

[Last updated 21 October 2024]

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