TMI Associates is pleased to announce the publication of Issue 32 of its IP newsletter, Japan Patent & Trademark Update.
  
This issue brings together the latest developments in Japanese intellectual property law, curated from recent blog posts by TMI Associates’ IP Practice Team. The content is also compiled into a convenient PDF format, allowing you to review key insights efficiently in one place. 

You can enjoy the full issue in PDF format or explore individual articles on our website, depending on your needs. 
 
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Contents
Blog Articles 
  
01 / Koji Akanegakubo 
Effectiveness of Design Rights in Japanese Customs Enforcement   
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02 / Seiro Hatano, Takahiro Inoue, Satoshi Arakawa and Suzuno Yamashita 
The Japanese Supreme Court’s Judgment in the TRIPP TRAPP Case    
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03 / Akihiro Tomonura 
Tokyo District Court IP Division’s 2026 SEP Guidelines 
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04 / Sayaka Ueno 
Updates to “When does a generic entry become possible? – patent protections and pharmaceutical regulations in Japan–”   
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05 / Moeha Hosonuma 
[Series] Japan IP Dispute Resolution 101 - Part 1: An Overview of IP Litigation in Japan 
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[Series] Japan IP Dispute Resolution 101 - Part 2: The Basic Framework of Patent Litigation in Japan  
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06 / Koichiro Nakagawa 
Japan Revises Trademark Registration Requirements for Trademarks Containing Another Person’s Name: Overview of the Amendment and Recent Examination Practice   
— Amendment to Article 4(1)(viii) of the Trademark Act —   
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