【Trademark Q&A:Japan】Q20. How is the registration fee determined and how much will it cost?

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A: The cost of trademark registration is determined by the number of classifications after confirming the number of classifications (types) of the product to be registered.

To divide goods and services into 45 classifications according to attributes means classifications.

The following is the cost when the procedure goes smoothly.

(1) At the time of application (3,400 yen + (8,600 yen x number of categories))
(2) At the time of registration (28,200 yen x number of categories) * For 10 years

If you submit the application documents in writing, an electronic fee (1,200 yen + (700 yen x number of documents to be submitted)) will be required in addition to the application fee.

【Trademark Q&A：Japan】Q18. Is there any way to shorten period to complete registration?

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A: There is a system of accelerated trademark examination.

This is a system in which screening is conducted earlier than usual under certain requirements.

In the case of regular examinations, the average examination waiting time is about 7 months on average.

However, if you use the accelerated examination system, the average examination waiting time will be about 1.8 months.

In addition, it will be able to significantly reduce 2.7 months comparing the average decision waiting time from the beginning of the examination to the decision.

This system is particularly effective for businesses that handle goods and services with a short life cycle.

In addition, no special fee is required. There is also another system called Fast Track Examination, which does not require application, and trademark registration applications that meet certain requirements are automatically subject to examination.

【Trademark Q&A:The Philippines】Q13. Can registered trademarks be revoked?

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A: Yes. The reasons for cancellation are as follows.

  1. Non-use cancellation system: Registration will be canceled at the request of a third party if it has not been used for three years after trademark registration.
  2. Invalidity or Cancellation Request: If a trademark is registered against the registration requirements, it is possible to request invalidation or cancellation of registration at any time. In addition, if it is based on the sameness or similarity as the preceding trademark, a claim after 5 years from registration will not be accepted.

“WIPO File Software System Seminar” was held by Myanmar Ministry of Commerce on 17th December, 2019.

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Regarding the operation of the Trademark Law enacted on January 30, 2019, Myanmar government will start soft opening of the registration system in 2020 and will start full-scale system six months later.

1. Soft opening

The WIPO file software system is for the purpose of trial operation of the online filing system and the start date of the trial operation period will be announced upon notification from the Ministry. The pilot period is six months and existing trademarks must be submitted within that period.

2. Trademarks that can be registered during soft opening

  1. Trademarks registered at the Registration of Deed office based on the Registration Act 1908 or 2018
  2. Trademarks used in the market but not registered in the Registration of Deed Office

3. Persons who can apply for trademark registration

  1. Myanmar citizens appointed by the applicant (owner)
  2. Myanmar lawyer

4. Documents required for trademark registration

  1. Application form (TM1 form)
  2. TM2 form or POA (use of TM2 form is recommended)
  3. If the trademark has already been registered, a document that proves the registration(newspaper advertisement, bill, or certificate)

5. Fees

Trademark registration fees are collected on a class-by-class basis and payment shall not exceed Singapore’s trademark registration fee

【Trademark Q&A:Vietnam】Q8. What should I do if I want to register a trademark in Vietnam which has already been registered or applied in Japan?

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A: As in the case of Japan, Vietnam is a member of the Madrid Protocol, so it is possible to file an international application with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)’s International Bureau through the Japanese Patent Office. Unless the National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP) gives notice of refusal within 12 months, receiving the international registration will have the same effect as applying directly in Vietnam.

In addition, international registration based on the Madrid Protocol is valid for 10 years from the date of international registration, and can be renewed every 10 years. The start date of legal protection will be from the date of international registration or the date of recording by territorial extension.

【Trademark Q&A:Thailand】Q10. What documents do I need to apply for a trademark?

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Q10. What documents do I need to apply for a trademark?

A: The following documents are needed.

(1) Application

(2) Trademark sample

(3) Power of attorney

・Applicant’s signature and signature notarization are required. Certification by the Thai embassy or consulate is not required.

・ You can apply for a signed copy of your proxy and subsequent completion a notarized proxy later. In that case, it must be submitted before the formality examination (about 7-8 months from the date of application).

* Only when requested by the examiner

・ Priority certificate (within 90 days from the request date)