►►►  2002 News & Events

►  February  

• A Japan patent seminar, "How to efficiently prepare and obtain patents in Japan," was held at the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
• A Recent important revisions in Japanese Patent Law
• Instant Fee Calculators for patent and trademark applications are uploaded

►  March

• Our fees have been reduced
• Important PCT rule change

►  June

• The highest compensation amount in the history of intellectual property lawsuits in Japan

►  September

• Recent Important Changes in the Japanese Patent Laws Concerning PCT National Phase Deadline
• Japan's Food Maker Being Sued over Aspartame Patent; the Patent Law Being Questioned