Filing Japanese patent applications
In filing a Japanese patent application, accurate translation for Specification
and Claims is one of the key issues for obtaining an effective patent right.
However, troubles often occur because of poor translations made by professional
translators who do not have technical background.
In INOUE Patent Office, all of the patent applications are checked by our
stuff qualified as Japanese patent attorney and having both technical background and full knowledge on Japanese patent
practice, in order to guarantee correct and proper translations.
Foreign Document Application system
In Foreign Document Application system, it is possible to file a Japanese patent application with English Specification and Claims, provided Japanese translation is submitted within two months from the filing date. INOUE Patent Office highly recommends utilization of this system, because amendments of Japanese text of Specification and Claims can be made based on the original English text.
Although official fee for filing Foreign Document Application is higher
than the fee for filing standard Japanese patent applications, INOUE Patent
Office sets a lower service fee for the applications filed through English application system, so that
our clients can enjoy the benefit of Foreign Document Application system
with the same cost for standard Japanese patent applications.
Handling of Office Actions
Sometimes it is difficult to correctly understand what is mentioned in
Office Actions especially for foreign client because of the differences
of languages, patent practices or legal systems between countries. INOUE
Patent Office provides comprehensive translation for Office Actions and
on client's demand, provides analysis or recommendations for dealing with
Office Actions.
Management of administrative tasks
Administrative tasks are managed by professional administrative staff using a fully computerized system.
Area of Practice INOUE Patent Office provides a full range of services in the field of Patents,
Utility Models, Designs and Trademarks, especially, including prosecutions,
searches, litigation and negotiations therefor, especially in the field
of electric, mechanical, telecommunications, computer hardware and software,
business method.