Services
Design
We offer complete guidance for obtaining design rights both domestically and internationally, covering product designs, packaging, and UI designs. Our skilled team of patent attorneys and design experts crafts bespoke strategies to strengthen your product’s market presence and elevate its unique value.
Feature Three Key Features of Our Design Services
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Design Trend Analysis
We provide design trend analysis in collaboration with specialists who have experience in design management at large corporations. This service supports the development of your designs by offering insightful analysis of design trends.
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Design Clearance Search
We offer consulting services that evaluate the similarity range between your design and existing registered designs, and provide concrete guidance on how to differentiate your design to avoid conflicts with registered designs.
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Strategic Support for Design Applications
In addition to standard design application services, we collaborate with corporate design strategy experts to offer tailored application services that consider future utilization of design rights.
Process Design Application Process
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Inquiries
Please contact us through the inquiry form or by phone. We will review the details of your inquiry and provide suitable guidance.
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Design Consultation
We offer consultations on designs. Our experienced patent attorneys will provide advice on the specifics of your design and its potential for registration.
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Design Search
Based on the details of your design, we will conduct a search to evaluate similarities with existing registered designs and assess the likelihood of successful registration.
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Preparation of Application Documents and Filing
We will prepare the necessary documents for your design application, ensuring accurate reflection of your design, including drawings. After your confirmation, we will submit the application to the Japan Patent Office to complete the filing process.
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Response to Office Action
If a notice of refusal is issued following the examination, our patent attorneys will propose appropriate actions and submit necessary amendments or arguments to the Office.
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Registration Decision and Payment of Patent Fees
If no refusal grounds are found, a "Decision of Registration" will be issued. Design rights are granted upon payment of the registration fee.
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Maintenance
Design rights can be maintained for up to 25 years from the application date, with periodic payment of registration fees. We will provide support by sending timely reminders regarding these payments.
If you have any questions regarding design, please feel free to contact us using the form below.