{"id":32,"date":"2026-03-12T20:15:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en_blog\/?p=32"},"modified":"2026-11-02T16:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:36:08","slug":"japan_trademark_classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en_blog\/japan_trademark_classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Trademark Classes in Japan: How to Choose from the 45 Nice Classes and Describe Your Goods\/Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">&#8220;Which class should we file in?&#8221; &#8220;Do we need Class 35 if we sell on Amazon Japan?&#8221; &#8220;Can we add a class later?&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Choosing classes is the first real decision in any Japanese trademark application, and it decides both what you are protected for and how much you pay. In this article, Japanese Patent Attorney Toru Kano of BrandAgent explains the 45 classes, how to pick the right ones, and how to describe your goods and services so they pass Japanese examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">*Official fees are those in effect since the April 1, 2022 revision of the JPO fee schedule (last updated: October 2026).<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"st-mybox st-mybox-class\" style=\"margin: 18px 0; padding: 16px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; background: #fafafa;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>What you will learn<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 18px;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">What the 45 trademark classes are and which ones are used most<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">How the number of classes changes your JPO fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">The difference between a class and the designated goods\/services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">A three-step method for choosing classes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Common mistakes, including Class 9 vs. 42 and Class 35<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">What are trademark classes (Classes 1\u201345)?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Every trademark application in Japan must state the goods or services the mark will be used for, and the class each one belongs to. Japan uses the international Nice Classification (currently the 11th edition, as adopted in Japan&#8217;s Trademark Act regulations):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Classes 1\u201334:<\/strong> goods<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Classes 35\u201345:<\/strong> services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">One Japanese application can cover a single class or several classes. Because the trademark right only covers the goods and services you list, class selection determines both the <strong>scope of protection<\/strong> and the <strong>cost<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Commonly used classes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Below are the classes we see most often from overseas brand owners (based on the JPO&#8217;s class explanations).<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Class<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Typical goods \/ services<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>3<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Cosmetics, shampoo, toothpaste, detergents<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>5<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, sanitary products<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>9<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Smartphones, computers, electronics, downloadable apps and software, e-books<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>14<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Jewelry, precious metals, watches<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>16<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Stationery, printed matter, books, magazines<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>25<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Clothing, footwear, headwear<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>28<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Toys, games, sporting goods<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>29 \/ 30<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Meat, dairy and processed foods (29); rice, bread, confectionery, coffee, seasonings (30)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>32 \/ 33<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Soft drinks, juice, beer (32); wine, spirits and other alcohol except beer (33)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>35<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Advertising, business management, retail and wholesale services<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>36<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Finance, insurance, real estate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>38 \/ 39<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Telecommunications and broadcasting (38); transport, logistics, travel arrangement (39)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>41<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Education, seminars, online courses, entertainment, video streaming<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>42<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Software design and development, SaaS, cloud services, scientific research<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>43<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Restaurants, caf\u00e9s, hotels and other accommodation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>44 \/ 45<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Medical and beauty services (44); legal, security and personal services (45)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"st-mybox  has-title st-mybox-class\" style=\"background:#ffebee;border-color:#ef9a9a;border-width:2px;border-radius:5px;margin: 25px 0 25px 0;\"><p class=\"st-mybox-title\" style=\"color:#ef5350;font-weight:bold;text-shadow: #fff 3px 0px 0px, #fff 2.83487px 0.981584px 0px, #fff 2.35766px 1.85511px 0px, #fff 1.62091px 2.52441px 0px, #fff 0.705713px 2.91581px 0px, #fff -0.287171px 2.98622px 0px, #fff -1.24844px 2.72789px 0px, #fff -2.07227px 2.16926px 0px, #fff -2.66798px 1.37182px 0px, #fff -2.96998px 0.42336px 0px, #fff -2.94502px -0.571704px 0px, #fff -2.59586px -1.50383px 0px, #fff -1.96093px -2.27041px 0px, #fff -1.11013px -2.78704px 0px, #fff -0.137119px -2.99686px 0px, #fff 0.850987px -2.87677px 0px, #fff 1.74541px -2.43999px 0px, #fff 2.44769px -1.73459px 0px, #fff 2.88051px -0.838246px 0px;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check-circle st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Class 9 or Class 42?<\/p><div class=\"st-in-mybox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Downloadable apps and software generally fall in <strong>Class 9<\/strong>, while software provided online on a subscription basis (SaaS) generally falls in <strong>Class 42<\/strong>. Many app and software businesses need both.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">More classes means higher official fees<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">JPO fees are charged per class, both at filing and at registration:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Filing:<\/strong> JPY 3,400 + JPY 8,600 \u00d7 number of classes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Registration (10 years):<\/strong> JPY 32,900 \u00d7 number of classes (or JPY 17,200 \u00d7 classes for 5 years)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">1 class<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">2 classes<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">3 classes<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Filing fee<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">12,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">20,600<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">29,200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Registration fee (10 yrs)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">32,900<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">65,800<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">98,700<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f0f7ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Total official fees (JPY)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>44,900<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>86,400<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>127,900<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Attorney fees are added on top. BrandAgent charges <strong>JPY 25,000 per class at filing and JPY 25,000 per class at registration<\/strong> (excluding Japanese consumption tax, where applicable). Renewal fees every 10 years are also charged per class, so every extra class is a long-term cost, not a one-off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Class vs. designated goods\/services<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Choosing the class is only half the job. Within each class you must list the specific goods or services, and your right covers only what is listed. The JPO requires wording that makes the scope clear. Taking Class 25 as an example:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">How it is written<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Example<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Scope<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Individual items<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">jackets, skirts, overcoats<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Narrow and specific<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Group terms<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">coats, sweaters<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">A defined range<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Broad accepted term<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">clothing<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Wide, covering Western and traditional clothing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Vague wording leads to an Office Action requiring amendment and delays examination. This matters especially for foreign applicants: a description accepted in your home country, or in a Madrid international registration, is often treated as unclear in Japan. Japan-designated Madrid registrations frequently receive a provisional refusal for this reason alone. Filing directly with wording drafted for Japanese practice avoids most of these objections.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">How to choose classes: three practical steps<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"st-mybox  has-title st-mybox-class\" style=\"background:#f1f8e9;border-color:#a5d6a7;border-width:2px;border-radius:5px;margin: 25px 0 25px 0;\"><p class=\"st-mybox-title\" style=\"color:#4caf50;font-weight:bold;text-shadow: #fff 3px 0px 0px, #fff 2.83487px 0.981584px 0px, #fff 2.35766px 1.85511px 0px, #fff 1.62091px 2.52441px 0px, #fff 0.705713px 2.91581px 0px, #fff -0.287171px 2.98622px 0px, #fff -1.24844px 2.72789px 0px, #fff -2.07227px 2.16926px 0px, #fff -2.66798px 1.37182px 0px, #fff -2.96998px 0.42336px 0px, #fff -2.94502px -0.571704px 0px, #fff -2.59586px -1.50383px 0px, #fff -1.96093px -2.27041px 0px, #fff -1.11013px -2.78704px 0px, #fff -0.137119px -2.99686px 0px, #fff 0.850987px -2.87677px 0px, #fff 1.74541px -2.43999px 0px, #fff 2.44769px -1.73459px 0px, #fff 2.88051px -0.838246px 0px;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check-circle st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Three steps<\/p><div class=\"st-in-mybox\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Step 1: List what you actually sell or provide in Japan now<\/strong> \u2014 physical products, services, apps, online services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Step 2: Add what you will realistically launch within 6\u201312 months.<\/strong> Avoid classes for &#8220;maybe someday&#8221; ideas; they raise registration and renewal costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Step 3: Match each item to the JPO&#8217;s accepted terms.<\/strong> We check the JPO&#8217;s goods\/services name database and the examination guidelines for similar goods and services, so your wording fits Japanese practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">When you are unsure, prioritize like this: (1) goods\/services you already sell \u2014 always include; (2) those you are very likely to launch soon \u2014 strongly consider; (3) &#8220;maybe someday&#8221; \u2014 weigh carefully against cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Common mistakes<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Missing a class you need:<\/strong> you must file a second application and pay again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Too many classes:<\/strong> registration and renewal fees add up over the years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Right class, weak description:<\/strong> the products you actually sell are not covered, making it hard to act against copycats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Vague wording:<\/strong> an Office Action and a longer examination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Confusing Class 9 and Class 42:<\/strong> apps and SaaS are in different classes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Misunderstanding Class 35:<\/strong> Class 35 covers retail and wholesale services. If you sell your own branded products online, the core protection is the goods class (e.g. Class 3 for cosmetics). Class 35 is worth adding if you run a store selling a range of goods under the mark.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Can a class be added later?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Generally, no. You cannot add a new class, or broaden the goods\/services, in a pending application \u2014 amendments can only narrow or clarify. Adding a class means filing a new application with its own fees and a later filing date. This is why it pays to get the classes right before filing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">If you have filed in your home country within the last six months, you can claim Paris Convention priority in your Japanese application. The classes and goods in Japan should then correspond to your priority application.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Q. How many classes do most applicants file in?<\/strong><br \/>\nA. One to three classes is common, but the right number depends on your business. Design it around what you need to protect, not around an average.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Q. Is filing in more classes always safer?<\/strong><br \/>\nA. No. Each class adds filing, registration and renewal fees. Weigh how likely you are to use the mark in that field against the cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Q. Can we use the same goods description as our home application?<\/strong><br \/>\nA. Often only partly. Japan has its own accepted terms, and wording that is fine elsewhere may be objected to as unclear. We adapt the description to Japanese practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Q. Can you tell us which classes we need?<\/strong><br \/>\nA. Yes. Tell us your mark and what you sell; we will reply with the number of classes and a fixed quote, free of charge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"st-mybox  has-title st-mybox-class\" style=\"background:#f1f8e9;border-color:#a5d6a7;border-width:2px;border-radius:5px;margin: 25px 0 25px 0;\"><p class=\"st-mybox-title\" style=\"color:#4caf50;font-weight:bold;text-shadow: #fff 3px 0px 0px, #fff 2.83487px 0.981584px 0px, #fff 2.35766px 1.85511px 0px, #fff 1.62091px 2.52441px 0px, #fff 0.705713px 2.91581px 0px, #fff -0.287171px 2.98622px 0px, #fff -1.24844px 2.72789px 0px, #fff -2.07227px 2.16926px 0px, #fff -2.66798px 1.37182px 0px, #fff -2.96998px 0.42336px 0px, #fff -2.94502px -0.571704px 0px, #fff -2.59586px -1.50383px 0px, #fff -1.96093px -2.27041px 0px, #fff -1.11013px -2.78704px 0px, #fff -0.137119px -2.99686px 0px, #fff 0.850987px -2.87677px 0px, #fff 1.74541px -2.43999px 0px, #fff 2.44769px -1.73459px 0px, #fff 2.88051px -0.838246px 0px;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check-circle st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Key points<\/p><div class=\"st-in-mybox\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Japan uses 45 Nice classes: 1\u201334 for goods, 35\u201345 for services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Classes decide both your scope of protection and your fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Each class adds JPY 8,600 at filing and JPY 32,900 at registration (10 years) in official fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Wording matters: descriptions must fit Japanese practice to avoid objections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Classes cannot be added later \u2014 watch Class 9 vs. 42 and the role of Class 35.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"related-articles\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Related articles<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en_blog\/japan-trademark-saas-app-classes\/\">SaaS and App Trademarks in Japan: Why Class 42 Alone Leaves Gaps (Classes 9, 35 and More)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en_blog\/japan-trademark-intent-to-use\/\">&#8220;Intent to Use&#8221; Refusals in Japan: Too Many Goods, Class 35 Retail and How to Respond<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en_blog\/japan-trademark-cost\/\">How Much Does a Japanese Trademark Cost? 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