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Feb 22, 2010
Tadao Takashiba, Shiga International Patent Office, Japan

Madrid Protocol designating Japan - FAQs


Although Madrid Protocol applications designating Japan are examined for absolute grounds and relative grounds the same as national trademark applications in accordance with the Japanese examination guidelines, there are some differences in the procedures. Focusing on the differences, we will answer frequently asked questions and comment on situations we have experienced frequently. We use the term “Madrid Protocol application” to refer to International Registrations designating Japan, and “International Registration” to refer to entire “International Registration”.  read more