JPO Status Report 2018

The "JPO Status Report" aims to promptly convey the JPO's initiatives and statistical data to the public. This report provides descriptions in Japanese and English together so as to serve as a tool in conveying information to other countries.

This report is accessible on this web page.

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Part 1　Facts and Figures on Trends in Intellectual Property（PDF：1,422KB）

Chapter 1　Trends in Intellectual Property in Japan（PDF：1,063KB）
1. Patents
2. Utility Models
3. Designs
4. Trademarks
5. Trials and Appeals
Chapter 2　Trends in Intellectual Property Worldwide（PDF：745KB）
1. Patents
2. Designs
3. Trademarks

Part 2　2017 Policy Outcomes（PDF:3,549KB）

Chapter 1　Examinations/Trials and Appeals（PDF：1,255KB）
1. Patents
2. Designs
3. Trademarks
4. Trials and Appeals
Chapter 2　International Initiatives（PDF：2,591KB）
1. Harmonization of IP Systems and Operations
2. Support for Improvement of IP System in Emerging and Developing Countries
3. Cooperation and Collaboration with Foreign IP Offices and Related Agencies
Chapter 3　Support Measures, Revision of Acts, etc.（PDF：869KB）
1. Support Measures
2. Law Amendments
3. Initiatives on Standard Essential Patents

Appendixes（PDF：958KB）

JPO Status Report 2018 (the whole version)（PDF：7,861KB）

Chart data files (Excel)

[Last updated 31 August 2018]

Contact

Policy Planning and Research Division

Policy Planning and Coordination Department

Japan Patent Office (JPO)

E-mail:PA0920@jpo.go.jp

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