intellectual property rights law in japan
In Japan, intellectual property (IP) is protected by various laws, including the Patent Act, the Utility Model Act, the Design Act, the Trademark Act, the Copyright Act, and the Unfair Competition Prevention Act.
Patents are granted by the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and protect inventions, including processes, machines, and chemical compounds. Utility models protect new and useful inventions that do not meet the requirements for a patent. Designs protect the appearance of products, including shapes, patterns, and colors.
Trademarks protect brand names, logos, and other symbols used to distinguish goods and services in the marketplace. Copyrights protect original works of authorship, such as books, music, software, and art.
