

Q. How does the JPO judge similarity of goods and services in trademark examination?
A. The similarity is judged based on the similarity group code (SGC) assigned to the goods and services by the JPO. Goods and services...
Jul 4, 20222 min read
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Q. How long does it take to examine a trademark application in Japan?
A. It takes five to ten months. However, there is a cost-effective alternative to shorten the examination period. The examination period...
Jun 2, 20222 min read
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