In Japan, individuals are allowed to apply for registering Japanese trademarks. Japan is currently one of the most important countries in the world regarding intellectual property rights such as trademark patents, and it is also one of the countries with the largest number of trademark registration - related issues processed in the world at present. In Japan's Trademark Law, the requirements for a defensive trademark are, first, having a basic trademark that has been registered, second, the Japanese basic trademark is widely known to the public for the goods or services specified in the Japanese trademark registration, and finally, what materials are required for an individual to apply for a Japanese trademark?

Conditions for Japanese Trademark Registration Application:

Regarding the conditions for Japanese trademark registration application, those who have already used the trademark in Japanese commercial scope can apply for Japanese trademark registration, and those who sincerely plan to use the trademark in Japanese commercial activities can also apply for Japanese trademark registration. If the applicant who intends to apply for a Japanese trademark is also a national of a Paris Convention member state, has already registered the trademark in his own country, has not used this trademark in Japanese commercial activities yet, but intends to use this trademark in Japan, he can also apply for Japanese trademark registration. For foreigners applying for Japanese trademarks in Japan, it is necessary to appoint an agent for Japanese trademarks to handle relevant affairs of Japanese trademark registration.

Trademark Registration Materials:

Submit the applicant's name, address, and nationality;

Provide the Chinese or foreign name of the trademark;

Provide a clear trademark pattern (in JPG format);

If your trademark is in color, you must specify which color. If the trademark you submit is in black and white, you can use any color in the future;

The category of the goods or services applied for, if known;

Fill in one application form, which must be signed by the applicant or by the agent.

Trademark Registration Process:

Formal Examination: After the application is submitted, an application number is given and the application time is confirmed. At this stage, it is examined whether the application documents meet the requirements.

Substantive Examination: According to the law, it is examined whether the trademark is registrable, for example, whether it is distinctive. If the examiner believes that the trademark is not suitable for registration, a rejection notice will be issued. The applicant can reply within the specified time. The applicant can also apply for a delay to reply.

Announcement: After passing the examination, it enters a 60 - day announcement period, and any third party can raise an objection to the announced trademark.

Approved Registration: From the application to the issuance of the registration certificate, it takes 8 - 15 months under smooth circumstances. If there are examination opinions or objections are raised by others during this period, the time will be extended.

Mailing the Certificate: After receiving the certificate, our company will immediately arrange for mailing to ensure that the client can quickly receive his own international trademark certificate.

Application for Renewal: The validity period of a trademark is 10 years, the renewal period is 12 months, and the grace period is 6 months.