ニューズレター
Japan Patent & Trademark Update Issue 15
2020.03.27
1. Recent Design Revisions in Japan (Miwa Hayashi, Koji Akanegakubo)
The revision of the Design act was promulgated on May 17. The revision is quite ground-breaking in that the subject matter of design have significantly expanded in light of the progress of the ... Read more >>>
2. Interior and exterior designs of a store now protectable as 3D trademarks (Haruka Iida)
Almost every single aspect of a business's décor can play an important role in influencing shopping behavior. Store design (interior or exterior) also serves an important function, namely, distinguishing the ...Read more >>>
3. Latest Revision of the Patent Act concerning the calculation of compensatory damages (Sayaka Ueno)
The "Act of Partial Revision to the Patent Act (Act No. 3 of May 17, 2019)," as promulgated last year, includes two major revisions for patent infringement lawsuits: i) the introduction of an "Inspection" system ... Read more >>>
4. About TMI
Since our establishment on October 1, 1990, TMI Associates has grown rapidly to become a full-service law firm that offers valuable and comprehensive legal services ... Read more >>>