知財五庁長官会合が開催　AI活用と協力強化を協議

Japanese police have arrested an alleged first uploader on Nyaa, the torrent index at the heart of anime piracy, marking a strategic shift from blocking sites to targeting source distributors. Using attribution tools developed under CODA's Cross-Border Enforcement Project, investigators identified and detained a Kanagawa resident suspected of seeding an NHK drama and numerous other works. This case signals a new enforcement approach focused on chokepoints in the distribution chain rather than endless domain

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Each country has its own patent practice. The Japanese patent practice also has some unique aspects.

In this article, we will clarify the current status and challenges of technology transfer at Japanese universities, focusing on TLOs, and how research results at universities are utilized.

In Cytiva BioProcess R&D AB v. JSR Corp., No. 2023-2074, the Federal Circuit addressed obviousness challenges to multiple patents related to affinity chromatography, clarifying when a "lead compound" inquiry may be substituted with an "obvious-to-try" analysis and when the presence of inherent properties may obviate the need to demonstrate a reasonable expectation of success.

Because Japan applies a strict first-to-file rule, opportunistic filers often racing to register brands before the rightful owners can act. If you don't secure protection early, you risk rebranding...

The Japan Platform for Patent Information (JPlat-Pat), the online search engine for Japanese and related intellectual property applications, is now refined to be able to perform more detailed...

The guide would assist international and Japanese parties to arrange for equitable licensing of key technologies covered by SEPs.

Companies are advised to confirm whether any changes should be made to their current practice of applying for patents and trademarks in light of the newly introduced procedures.

The Japan Patent Office's 2026 Status Report reveals a significant 17% surge in patent applications driven by an unusual December filing spike, while registration rates and examination timelines remain stable.