Design Prosecution in Japan

The linkes below shows a Flow-Chart Concerning Design Prosecution in JPO.

http://www.jpo.go.jp/cgi/linke.cgi?url=/tetuzuki_e/t_gaiyo_e/de_right.htm

I hope that this will help your understanding.

The required materials for design registration in Japan are listed
below.

— Names and addresses of the design creator(s) and applicant
Electronic data of drawings
— Description of the product (Different from many other countries, description is usually required to file a design application in Japan.)
— Application number and filing date of priority application, if any
— A power of attorney is not required unless the case is appealed.

It will take 4 to 8 months to receive the first office action.

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