Shiga International Patent Office

Masato Iida of Shiga International Patent Office explains what types of bio inventions are deemed eligible for patent protection in Japan and draws comparisons with US practice

The Japan Patent Office has published additional case examples designed to clarify the patentability of AI-related technology. Fumio Takahashi of Shiga International Patent Office explains the new guidance

Masato Iida of Shiga International Patent Office explains how the inventive step obstacle can be cleared when preparing a patent application and presents several case studies based on combination therapy inventions

Hidenori Hamai of Shiga International Patent Office compares particular claim expressions at the JPO, USPTO, and EPO

Masato Iida of Shiga International Patent Office calls for greater clarity in the Japanese patent linkage system in comparing it with US and Chinese practice

Manabu Goto of Shiga International Patent Office explains why restrictions on multi-multi claims have been introduced by the Japan Patent Office and offers advice to Japanese and overseas patent applicants