JPO Status Report 2021

The "JPO Status Report" aims to promptly convey the JPO's statistical information and results of its policies to the public. The report provides descriptions in Japanese and English together so as to serve as a tool in conveying information to other countries. The report is accessible on this web page.

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JPO Status Report 2021 (the whole version) (PDF:11,562KB)

• Cover (PDF:362KB)
• Message from the Commissioner (PDF:135KB)
• Facts & Events 2020 (PDF:791KB)
• Contents (PDF:156KB)

Part 1 Facts and Figures on Trends in Intellectual Property (PDF:1,144KB)

• Chapter 1 Trends in Intellectual Property in Japan (PDF:768KB)
  1. Patents
  2. Utility Models
  3. Designs
  4. Trademarks
  5. Trials and Appeals
• Chapter 2 Trends in Intellectual Property Worldwide (PDF:1,483KB)
  1. Patents
  2. Designs
  3. Trademarks

Part 2 2020 Policy Outcomes (PDF:6,196KB)

• Chapter 1 Examinations/Trials and Appeals (PDF:1,285KB)
  1. Patents
  2. Designs
  3. Trademarks
  4. Trials and Appeals
• Chapter 2 International Initiatives (PDF:4,693KB)
  1. Harmonization of IP Systems and Practices
  2. Support for Improvement of IP Systems in Emerging and Developing Countries
  3. Cooperation and Collaboration with Foreign IP Offices and Related Agencies
• Chapter 3 Support Measures, Law Amendments, etc. (PDF:1,175KB)
  1. Support Measures
  2. Review of IP Systems
  3. Initiatives for Operational Improvements at JPO
  4. Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, etc.
  5. Dissemination of Information on JPO's Measures to Overseas Users

Appendixes (PDF:1,124KB)
 

Chart data files (Excel)

[Last updated 18 February 2022]

Contact

Policy Planning and Research Division Policy Planning and Coordination Department Japan Patent Office (JPO) E-mail:PA0920@jpo.go.jp