JPO Conducts Training Course on Substantive Examination of Trademarks

The JPO/IPR Training Course on Substantive Examination of Trademarks was held from January 31 to February 8, 2024. A total of 21 participants from 16 countries and one organization completed the course, which was designed for IP officials engaged in trademark examination in their respective countries.

This course was designed to deepen understanding of examination guidelines and practice-related expertise, as well as to enhance required professional skills for trademark examiners. Lectures on trademark legislation, examination guidelines, quality control, and experience/ knowledge of substantive trademark examinations in Japan were presented, and participants were able to deepen their understanding through case studies and discussions based on actual applications.

Trainee comments regarding the course included the following:

“The seminar provided an overview of trademark examinations in Japan and an update on various issues related to the trademark system.” “The concept of bad faith trademark applications is still new in my country, and has only recently been mentioned in the Intellectual Property Law. The content of the course will be a useful asset to our trademark department in the near future.” “Case study lectures are always interesting because we think about the cases, and hear the views and perspectives of the JPO and other trainees. Also, the lecturers’ explanations were very easy to understand. The content will be very useful in our daily operations when deciding whether or not to register a trademark. “

Company visit to the Kao Corporation in Sumida Ward
Kao Corporation, Thank you for your cooperation!

Completion ceremony

[Last updated 24 April 2024]

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