Chapter 3 第3章102The JPO has adopted a variety of measures from diverse perspectives, such as providing information, consultation services, and fee reduction/exemption, in order to support IP activities by users such as businesses, universities, and local regions, etc. In particular, in July 2018, a new startup Support team was established to strengthen specialized support for startups. For startups aiming for rapid growth through innovative technologies and ideas, IP strategies are an essential requirement for competing on the global stage, and the JPO will be adopting the necessary support measures.1) Startup SupportIn order to promote the IP activities of startups, the JPO is implementing support from multiple perspectives.(i) IP Acceleration Program for Startups (IPAS)• Aimed at startups in their initial phases, the JPO dispatches teams of experts to provide support for the development of IP strategies.• The teams of experts are comprised of IP experts and business experts such as venture capitalists, etc.[Figure 2-3-1](ii) Super-Accelerated Examination/Accelerated Examination Using Interviews• While the existing super-accelerated examination system was aimed at “working-related applications” and “foreign-related applications”, conditions were eased in July 2018 to include patent applications for startups if they are “working-related applications”.• For the patent applications of startups utilizing the accelerated examination system, the JPO initiated accelerated examinations using interviews for startups, that will lead to the strategic acquisition of patent rights through interviews conducted prior to rst action notication.(iii) JETRO Innovation Program: JIP• Aimed at startups and small and medium-sized enterprises utilizing IP to expand overseas, this program provides support for participation in major overseas trade shows, etc. and business matching overseas.• In 2018, the program was implemented in Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, Berlin and ASEAN.1Support Measures支援施策、法改正等Support Measures, Law Amendments, etc.
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