JPO Status Report 2026 Released

March 2026

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) announces the release of the JPO Status Report 2026, a compilation of statistical information and policy outcomes from 2025. The Status Report swiftly conveys information on the current situation surrounding the intellectual property system, as well as the JPO’s initiatives and other matters. All pages are in both Japanese and English, so that it can serve as a compilation of the latest information on intellectual property for people both inside and outside of Japan.

Outline of the Status Report

Part 1: Facts and Figures on Trends in Intellectual Property

Chapter 1: Trends in Intellectual Property in Japan
(Statistical information on patent/design/trademark applications and registration with the JPO)

Chapter 2: Trends in Intellectual Property Worldwide
(Statistical information on patent/design/trademark applications and registration with the IP5 Offices)

Part 2: 2025 Policy Outcomes

Chapter 1: Examinations/Trials and Appeals
(Initiatives for the speed of examinations/trials and appeals, improvement of the quality thereof, etc.)

Chapter 2: International Initiatives
(Initiatives to promote cooperation with IP offices and related organizations and harmonization of IP systems and practices)

Chapter 3: Support Measures, Law Amendments, Etc.
(Initiatives to support startups, SMEs, and universities and to review IP systems)

Introducing Statistical Information and Policy Outcomes

This section provides the latest key statistics and policy outcomes related to intellectual property in 2025. Some examples are as follows:

Figure 1-1-1　Number of Patent Applications

Figure 1-1-12　Number of Applications for Utility Model Registration

Figure 1-1-17　 Number of Applications for Design Registration

Figure 1-1-24　Number of Applications for Trademark Registration

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

The JPO exhibited at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan in October 2025.

Policies and International Cooperation in New Technologies

The JPO implements initiatives and international cooperation in order to adapt to various new technologies such as AI and DX.

Promoting Innovation & Helping Boost Business Management Capacity

JPO implements various projects and initiatives to promote innovation and help boost business management capacity.

Speed & Quality of Examination

Results of user satisfaction survey on first action pendency and examination quality are as follows.

Released Materials

The JPO Status Report 2026 is available at the following links.

特許庁ステータスレポート2026

JPO Status Report 2026

[Last updated 23 March 2026]

Contact

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