Special Focus
Japan Focus 2006 3rd edition

Special Focus Archive

The front line against counterfeiting

The French organization of manufacturers, Union des Fabricants, has been active in Japan since 1980. Laurent Dubois and Takayuki Tsutsumi of Union des Fabricants explained to MIP what it does in the country, and how it is helping brand owners to deal with the threat of counterfeiting

Recent developments in patent law and practice

Yoshitaka Sonoda of Sonoda & Kobayashi, Tokyo provides an overview of patent initiatives in Japan, ranging from simplified prosecution for international applicants to the latest decisions from the courts
Why you need to be aware of digital copyright issues

An understanding of copyright developments has become vital for all involved in digital and networking technology. Yuko Noguchi of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto analyzes recent legal changes and court decisions in this area, and compares Japanese and US practice
The IP High Court one year on

As the Intellectual Property High Court (IPHC) enters its second year, Kazuo Ohtake of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu assesses how far it has come
Canon tests patent exhaustion doctrine

The Canon ink cartridge case examines how the exhaustion theory should be applied to recycled products. Yoshinari Kishimoto of Sughrue Mion outlines the case and compares Japan's approach to that of the US
How to protect medical device inventions in Japan

The patentability of methods for controlling the operation of medical devices has long been disputed in Japan. But, as Akihiko Okuno of Sonoda & Kobayashi in Tokyo explains, it is now possible to get protection – provided you draft your claims carefully

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