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Japan Trademark Law: Trademark Registration

Japan Trademark Law: Trademark Registration

Japan is a “first-to-file” jurisdiction, which means that registering a trademark is required to secure exclusive rights to it. In extreme cases, however, well-known trademarks might be protected even if they have not yet been filed. In Japan, trademark applications must be submitted to the Japan Patent Office (JPO). The Madrid Protocol includes Japan as […]