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FOR FOREIGN IP COUNSEL
Your Japan IP Partner
Patent, Trademark & Design Services for Foreign Counsel Worldwide
EVORIX is a Japanese IP firm built for foreign attorneys. Fixed fees, 24-hour quote turnaround, English-language communication, and AI-assisted Japanese translation reviewed by licensed benrishi. 500+ foreign IP firms worldwide trust us with their Japan patent, trademark, and design matters.
Trusted by Foreign Counsel Worldwide
Foreign IP firms in the US, EU, Korea, China, Singapore, India, Brazil, and beyond rely on EVORIX as their Japan correspondent. Our team delivers consistent quality, transparent fees, and timely responses across all IP matters.
500+
Foreign IP firms served
11
Languages supported
24h
Quote turnaround
81%
Grant rate (PPH cases)
Languages we work in: English, 日本語, 中文, 한국어, Deutsch, Français, Español, Português, Italiano, Русский, Türkçe
Services for Foreign Counsel
End-to-end Japan IP services. From filing to enforcement, we handle every stage with native expertise.
PATENTS
Patent Services
- PCT national phase entry to Japan
- Paris route direct filing
- Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)
- Office Action response & examiner interview
- Appeal to JPO Board / IP High Court
- Annuity management (5,000+ patents)
- Patent search & FTO
TRADEMARKS
Trademark Services
- Madrid Protocol Japan designation
- Direct trademark filing in Japan
- JPO refusal response (foreign counsel specialty)
- Letter of Consent (2024 practice)
- Opposition and invalidation
- Renewals and recordal of changes
- Trademark search & clearance
DESIGNS
Design Services
- Hague Agreement Japan designation
- Direct design filing (JPO)
- Partial design, related design strategy
- GUI / icon / building design (2020 reform)
- Refusal response & drawing correction
- 25-year annuity management
- Enforcement and infringement analysis
Why Foreign Counsel Choose EVORIX
⏱️ 24-Hour Quote Turnaround
Send us your case via email — receive a detailed fixed-fee quote with timeline within 24 hours. No back-and-forth, no surprise charges.
💰 Transparent Fixed Fees
Published rates for filing, OA response, translation, and annuity. No hourly billing surprises. Multi-case discounts available.
🤖 AI + Benrishi Translation
Patent-law-grade Japanese translation at 30–40% reduced cost. AI draft reviewed by licensed benrishi. Volume: 8 JPY/word.
🌐 11 Languages Supported
English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Turkish. We meet your clients in their language.
🎯 PPH Specialists
81% grant rate on PPH cases. We coordinate with foreign offices to maximize PPH eligibility — saving 14–38 months on examination.
📊 Portfolio Reports
Quarterly status reports for portfolios of 50+ cases. Annuity decision-support analysis included for premium service tier.
Transparent Fee Schedule
All fees in USD. JPO official fees additional. Multi-case discounts available.
📌 Patent Services
| Service | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| PCT national phase entry (basic, excl. translation) | $400–800 |
| Patent translation (JA, per English source word) | $0.054 |
| Examination request filing | $135–270 |
| PPH filing | $400–600 |
| Office Action response | $800–1,870 |
| Annuity (per year, per patent) | $80–280 |
📌 Trademark Services
| Service | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Madrid Protocol Japan response to provisional refusal | $650–1,500 |
| Direct TM filing (per class) | $300–500 |
| JPO refusal response | $650–1,200 |
| Letter of Consent preparation | $400–800 |
| TM renewal (per class) | $200–400 |
📌 Design Services
| Service | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Hague Japan designation refusal response | $800–1,500 |
| Direct design filing (incl. drawings review) | $400–670 |
| Design annuity (per year) | $60–250 |
All quotes are case-specific. Email us with your case details and we'll provide a detailed fee proposal within 24 hours.
How We Work with Foreign Counsel
STEP 1
Initial Inquiry
Email your case details: technology, timeline, urgency. We respond within 24 hours.
STEP 2
Fixed-Fee Quote
Detailed quote with timeline. Discount tiers for multi-case engagements.
STEP 3
Engagement Letter
Quick eSignature engagement. POA can be filed later if needed.
STEP 4
Active Prosecution
English-language reporting. Pre-action draft sharing on request. 48-hour response time guarantee.
Pro tip for new engagements: Send us a brief case overview by email. Our senior benrishi will personally review and provide a strategic recommendation along with the fee quote — often including PPH eligibility analysis and timeline optimization suggestions. This is free of charge.
Typical Response Times
| Type of Communication | Standard Response | Rush Service |
|---|---|---|
| Initial inquiry → quote | 24 hours | 4 hours |
| Filing (PCT national phase, direct) | 3–5 business days | 1–2 business days (+50%) |
| Patent translation (10,000 words) | 5 business days | 2–3 business days (+50%) |
| OA response (patent) | 10–14 business days | 5 business days (+50%) |
| OA response (trademark) | 5–10 business days | 2–3 business days (+50%) |
| FTO search (single product) | 7–10 business days | 5 business days (+50%) |
| Email response (general inquiries) | Within 48 hours guaranteed | Same business day |
Complete Resource Library
Browse our complete library of Japan IP guides for foreign counsel.
📌 Patent Resources
PCT National Phase Entry Japan
Cost & timeline guide
PPH in Japan
Save 50%+ on examination
Patent Annuity Service
Fees, schedule, lapse risk
Patent Filing Documents
Complete checklist
Japan vs USPTO/EPO/KIPO/CNIPA
2026 cost comparison
AI + Benrishi Translation
Hybrid review process
Patent OA Response
Strategy & cost guide
Patent Search & FTO
Methodology & deliverables
™ Trademark Resources
PILLAR PAGE
Japan Trademark Refusal Response Hub →Complete pillar covering all JPO trademark refusal grounds and response strategies. Available in 9 languages.
SUB-PILLAR STRATEGY GUIDES
Article 3(1)(3) Distinctiveness
Overcoming descriptiveness refusals
Article 4(1)(11) Similar Mark
Letter of Consent (2024 practice)
Opposition Defense
Post-grant opposition response
Non-Use Cancellation
Article 50 defense strategy
Appeal Procedure
JPO Appeal Board → IP High Court
🎨 Design Resources
Hague Japan Designation
International design via Hague
Design Patent Foreign Counsel
Filing & cost guide
📞 Engage with EVORIX
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What documents do you need to start a Japan filing?
A. Just a brief case description by email. We don't need POA, assignment, or translation upfront — those follow the quote acceptance. For PCT national phase, we need the PCT publication number. For direct Paris filings, we need priority documents (DAS code works).
Q. Do you accept fixed-fee engagements?
A. Yes, fixed fees are our default for filings, OA responses, and translations. Hourly billing is available for complex litigation or strategic advisory work.
Q. What's your minimum engagement?
A. None. We handle single cases or large portfolios equally. Multi-case discounts kick in at 5+ cases per year.
Q. Can you handle a case my prior Japanese firm is currently working on?
A. Yes. Transfer requires a new POA and notification to JPO. We've successfully taken over hundreds of foreign-counsel cases including mid-prosecution and post-grant matters.
Q. How do you communicate? English only?
A. All foreign counsel communication is in English by default. We also support 10 other languages for client materials. Most pre-action drafts are shared in English for your review.
Q. What's your typical timezone responsiveness?
A. We operate on JST. For US East Coast: average response by your next morning. For European clients: within the same business day. Urgent matters get same-business-day response regardless of timezone.
Q. Do you handle large portfolio annuity management?
A. Yes. We currently manage 5,000+ Japanese patents for foreign portfolios. Service tiers from $80–280 per patent per year, all with deadline guarantee.
Q. Can you provide a case study or testimonials?
A. Yes, on request. We can share anonymized case studies and connect you with foreign counsel references on request. Most of our work is confidential, so we don't publish testimonials publicly.
Ready to Start a Japan IP Matter?
Email us with your case details. Our senior benrishi will personally review and provide a detailed fixed-fee quote within 24 hours.