Flowchart for Registration (Trademark)

Time Required for RegistrationDepending on a classification, it takes about 5-6months from application to registration.

Actual Use of TrademarkBefore filing a trademark application, it isnecessary to search prior trademark applicationsand registrations. It is also necessary to accuratelydetermine the classification of goods and serviceswhich are subjected to be used under the trademark.There are some cases that the registered trademarkshave not been used in classes where they areregistered. In such cases, a trial for cancellation of aregistered trademark not in use may be filed againstthat trademark by a third party. Therefore, theactual use of the registered trademark should bechecked regularly.

After decision to register, a registration fee

must be paid to the Japan Patent Office. The

duration of the trademark right is ten years

from the date of registration of the trademark

right, but it may be renewed every ten years

by paying the renewal fee. The registration

and renewal fees for each ten-year can be

paid in two installments, one for the first five

years and the next for the last five years.

Flowchart for Management (Trademark)