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Our Services
- Conducting trademark searches and providing registrability advice
- Preparing and filing trademark applications in Japan
- Prosecution of trademark applications in Japan
- Handling trademark oppositions, cancellations, and invalidations
- Preparing and recording assignments and trademark licenses
- Renewal of trademark registrations
Trademark Fees
Fees (All fees are listed in Japanese Yen unless otherwise specified)Search
| Trademark Search | 1 Class | 2 Classes | 3 Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
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JPY 22,000 (US $163.63) |
JPY 33,000 (US $245.44) |
JPY 44,000 (US $327.25) |
The search report is provided in English (or Japanese, if you prefer).
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Cost from application filing to registration
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1 Class | 2 Classes | 3 Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL |
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JPY 99,900 (US $814.85) |
163,400 | 226,900 |
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Filing Application |
Attorney Fee | 38,500 | 49,500 | 60,500 |
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Official Fee (JPO Fee) |
12,000 | 20,600 | 29,200 | |
| Registration | Attorney Fee | 16,500 | 27,500 | 38,500 |
| Official Fee (10 years) | 32,900 | 65,800 | 98,700 | |
|
Forwarding Registration Certificate |
Attorney Fee | 0 | 0 | 0 |
If an office action(s) (i.e., Notification of Reasons for Rejection, etc) is issued, additional fees will be incurred depending on the complexity of the case. Our fees to respond to the office action are still lower than most other Japanese agencies. For details, please contact us to obtain our fee schedule.
Pricing comparison with other Japanese Agencies (Per Trademark Class)
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TOKAI PATENT |
Agent X | Agent Y | Agent Z | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL |
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JPY 99,900 (US $814.85) |
146,800 | 154,300 | 159,300 |
|
Filing Application |
Attorney Fee | 38,500 | 52,500 | 70,000 | 60,000 |
| Official Fee | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | |
| Registration | Attorney Fee | 16,500 | 40,000 | 30,000 | 45,000 |
| Official Fee (10 years) | 32,900 | 32,900 | 32,900 | 32,900 | |
|
Forwarding Registration Certificate |
Attorney Fee | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The above price list does not include any prosecution fees. Our prosecution fees are still lower than most of the Japanese agencies. For details, please contact us to obtain our fee schedule.
Trademark Search (Single Class)
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TOKAI PATENT |
Agent X | Agent Y | Agent Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL |
JPY 22,000 (US $163.63) |
40,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
Madrid Protocol International Registrations
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Attorney Fee |
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Simple matters |
From JPY 22,000 (US $163.63) |
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| Regular matters |
From JPY 44,000 (US $327.25) |
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Requirements
Information Required for a Trademark Application
- Applicant's name and address
- Applicant's nationality
- Trademark (for a figurative mark, Image data - JPEG (full color), 200dpi, 1181x1181 dots or less, or GIF or BMP, 400dpi, 2362x2362 dots or less)
- Goods and/or Services
- (Optional) Priority application number, date, and country
- (for item 5) Priority certificate (within three months from the filing date of the Japanese application)
Flow Chart
Procedures for Obtaining a Trademark Right
Forms
General Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney
TRADEMARKS FAQ
Q. I live outside of Japan. Can I directly file an application for trademark registration with the Japan Patent Office?
A. No. You need a resident of Japan to act as your proxy and file the application on your behalf. Furthermore, under Japanese law, only patent attorneys are allowed conduct registration procedures with the JPO.
Q. What is the duration of trademark rights?
A. 10 years from the registration date. Rights can be renewed every ten years thereafter.
Q. What is the time frame from filing a trademark application up to registration?
A. About six months for a straightforward case. If a request for accelerated examination is filed, one can reasonably expect a first action in about two months.
Q. Can collective marks be registered in Japan?
A. Yes.
Q. Must a trademark be in use to be registered?
A. No. However, you must have an intention to use the mark. When the number of sub-classes exceeds seven, the JPO will demand evidence of intention of use.
