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A Japanese patent attorney explains the 45 trademark classes used in Japan, how class count affects JPO fees, how to word goods and services for Japanese examination, and the common class mistakes overseas applicants make.

A Japanese patent attorney explains how a prior trademark search in Japan works — katakana variants, pronunciation, goods/services similarity, logos and pending applications — and how to use the results before filing.

The Japanese trademark registration process step by step — what to decide before filing, class selection, prior search, filing, examination and registration — explained for overseas brand owners by a Japanese patent attorney.

A Japanese trademark lasts 10 years and must be renewed. A Japanese patent attorney explains the renewal window, grace period, official fees (5 or 10 years) and how foreign owners renew through a Japanese representative.

Anyone can oppose a newly registered Japanese trademark within 2 months of its publication. A Japanese patent attorney explains the grounds, procedure, and how opposition compares with invalidation and non-use cancellation trials.

A Japanese patent attorney explains trademark registration in Japan for overseas brand owners: what it protects, what can and cannot be registered, the step-by-step process, official fees and why foreign applicants need a local attorney.

Official JPO fees and attorney fees for registering a trademark in Japan, for 1 and 2 classes, explained by a Japanese patent attorney. Direct filing vs. Madrid, timeline and payment.