Trademark Insights (Japan)
Practical guides for foreign companies filing trademarks in Japan — costs, renewal, logos, and fast examination.
Cost
Japan Trademark Cost (2026): 1–2 Classes
Official fee tables and how costs increase by class. Quotation before filing.
Basics
Trademark Registration in Japan: Beginner’s Guide
What a trademark is, key benefits, the process, and what to prepare.
Renewal
Trademark Renewal in Japan: Deadlines & Process
Renewal timing, filing window, and common pitfalls (fees via quotation).
Logo
Logo Trademark in Japan: Strategy, Costs, Mistakes
Word mark vs symbol vs combined mark — what to file first and why.
Speed
Fast Examination in Japan: Requirements & Timeline
When acceleration makes sense, risks, and fast-track vs fast examination.