Trademark

Quick Answer Filing fee: ¥12,000 for 1 class; +¥8,600 per additional class Registration fee (10-year): ¥32,900 per class Total JPO fees (1 class, 10-year): ¥44,900 Attorney fees (BrandAgent): ¥25,000 + tax at filing + ¥25,000 + tax at registration (per class) All JPO fees are fixed by law — they are the same at every firm Japan trademark filing fee is one of the first things foreign businesses ask about before entering the Japanese market. This guide breaks down every official JPO cost and explains what you actually pay — and when. Need help filing a trademark in Japan? BrandAgent ...

Received a trademark warning letter or an Amazon Japan / Rakuten infringement complaint? A Japanese patent attorney explains what to check first, when it is (and isn't) infringement, and your practical options.

Quick Answer Foreign applicants without a Japan address are legally required to appoint a Japanese trademark attorney The official title is Benrishi (弁理士) — a licensed IP professional Your attorney handles filing, office actions, and registration on your behalf Attorney fees vary by firm — BrandAgent charges ¥25,000 + tax per class for trademark filing and ¥25,000 + tax per class at registration Always choose an attorney with proven trademark experience and English support A Japan trademark attorney is not optional for most foreign companies — it is a legal requirement. This guide explains what a Japanese trademark attorney does, ...

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.