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The number of patent applications showed a mysterious abnormal value once again.
In a previous four-part series, I reported a 10,000 surge in patent applications at the Japan Patent Office in September 2023. This increase coincided with SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son's announcement of 10,000 applications. However, a new surge of about 50,000 applications anticipated in December 2025 lacks a clear applicant, which will remain a mystery until published gazettes in June 2027. Additionally, preparing such a large number of applications would require the capacity
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Apr 241 min read
On May 27, 2025, a landmark judgment was issued, awarding damages exceeding 10 billion yen—the highest amount ever awarded in a patent infringement case in Japan.
On May 27, 2025, a landmark judgment was issued, awarding damages exceeding 10 billion yen—the highest amount ever awarded in a patent...
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Jul 31, 20251 min read
SoftBank's declaration of 10,000 AI technology patent applications was "true!" (4)
For about five consecutive days starting April 2, 2025, a substantial number of patent applications from SoftBank Group were publicly...
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Apr 29, 20251 min read
Patent Training with a Mock-Up Case
The Japan Patent Attorney Association in Tokyo will hold a seminar/training for intellectual property (IP) practitioners in Manila,...
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Feb 12, 20251 min read
📣The Japan Patent Attorneys Association will conduct a two-day training session in Manila on February 23-24,2025📢
Exciting news! The Japan Patent Attorneys Association is hosting a two-day seminar for intellectual property practitioners in beautiful...
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Feb 7, 20251 min read
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