JPO Conducted JPO/IPR Training Course on Patent Examination for Middle Eastern and African Countries

The JPO conducted the "JPO/IPR Training Course on Patent Examination for Middle Eastern and African Countries" from September 7 to September 14, 2023. A total of 21 trainees from 10 countries completed the course, which was designed for patent examiners engaged in patent examinations in Middle Eastern and African regions.

The purpose of this course is to enhance the expertise for patent examiners to conduct prompt and accurate examinations in Middle Eastern and African regions. During this course, lectures covered search exercises and case studies by JPO examiners, as well as guidelines and quality management of patent examinations, thereby deepening the trainees’ understanding of patent examination practices. During the discussion lecture, information on patent examination practices in each country was also exchanged.

Trainee comments regarding the course included the following: “We could understand well how to proceed with substantive examinations, as well as how to speed up examination procedures and improve examination quality.” “The lecture was easy to understand and useful. Our country's IP law is in the process of being revised, and what I learned in this lecture will help strengthen IP and adapt it to international standards.” “The lecturer's explanation was detailed. I especially liked the exercise on how to use IPC, CPC, FI, and F-terms, and how to conduct a prior art search with J-PlatPat.” “It was a very fulfilling lecture with a lot to learn. The actual examples were very interesting.”

Company visit at Kanto Robot Center, YASKAWA Electric Corporation
YASKAWA Electric Corporation, Thank you for your cooperation

Completion Ceremony

[Last updated 29 March 2024]

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