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FOR MANUFACTURERS
IP Support for Manufacturers
Professionals who turn technical expertise into solid intellectual property rights to protect your products and markets
Consultation Process
Initial Consultation (Free)
We will discuss your company’s business operations, technical fields, and challenges to gain a general understanding of intellectual property risks and opportunities. Factory tours are also available.
IP Assessment & Competitor Analysis
We will evaluate the patentability of your proprietary technologies and investigate competitors’ patent trends, then provide a report outlining the optimal IP strategy.
Filing and Securing Rights
We file applications for patents, designs, and trademarks. We secure rights at the optimal timing aligned with your development schedule.
Ongoing IP Management
We provide ongoing support for maintaining and leveraging your patent portfolio, monitoring competitors, and countering counterfeit products.
Related Blog Posts
Here are some blog articles that can help with IP strategies for the manufacturing industry.
Patent Applications and Technology Protection
Examination Standards and Practical Considerations for AI-Related Patents
Key Points for Patent Applications for Manufacturing Technologies Incorporating AI and Machine Learning
A Comprehensive Guide to Obtaining Patents for IoT-Related Technologies
Patent Application Strategies for Smart Factories and IoT Devices
How to Obtain Business Model Patents
Patent Strategies for DX-Related Business Models in the Manufacturing Industry.
Super-Early Examination Recommended by Patent Attorneys
Obtain a Patent in as Little as a Few Weeks to Meet Product Launch Deadlines.
Guide to Utilizing the Information Disclosure System
How to Use the System to Prevent Unfair Patent Acquisitions by Competitors.
Patent Stamp Duty Reduction and Exemption System
A reduction system that significantly lowers patent costs for small and medium-sized manufacturing companies.
Design Protection and Design Registration
Design Protection
An Overview of Product Design Protection Utilizing Design Rights and the Unfair Competition Prevention Act.
Enforcement of the 2020 Design Law Amendment
An overview of the major amendments that newly include interiors, buildings, and images as protected subjects.
Trends in New Design Applications
Trends in applications for new types of designs, such as interior and image designs.
Early Examination and Early Trial Systems for Design Registration Applications
The Early Examination System, which allows for the acquisition of design rights significantly faster than usual.
Infringement Countermeasures and Risk Management
The Importance of Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Surveys
Essential checks on third-party rights prior to manufacturing and selling products.
Differences Between Investigation Reports, Expert Opinions, and Legal Opinions
A guide to distinguishing between various documents used in patent infringement analysis.
Tips for Identifying Infringing Products on E-commerce Marketplaces
Practical techniques for identifying and removing counterfeit products on e-commerce sites.
Case Study: Integrated IP Protection — UI/UX
Case Studies on Comprehensive Protection Combining Patents, Designs, and Trademarks.
Overseas Expansion & Subsidies
Intellectual Property Strategy Guide for Import/Export Businesses
Protection Strategies for Patents, Trademarks, and Designs at Overseas Manufacturing Sites and Sales Locations.
[A Strong Ally for Overseas Expansion] INPIT Foreign Application Subsidy
Up to 3 million yen in subsidies to cover overseas application costs.
New Fee Reduction System for SMEs and Sole Proprietors
Latest information on the Japan Patent Office’s fee reduction and exemption system for small and medium-sized manufacturing companies.
[Supervised by Patent Attorneys] 5 Optimal Timing Points for Consultation
Optimal times for consultation, such as during the development stage, before mass production, and before exhibiting at trade shows.
Related Services
Patent Application Services
Protect Your Technology with Patents
and Build Barriers to Entry
Design Registration Services
Protect your product designs from counterfeits
with design rights
PCT International Patent Applications
Efficiently Obtain Patent Rights
at Overseas Manufacturing Sites and Sales Locations
IP Consulting for the Manufacturing Industry
Please feel free to consult us regarding technology protection, countermeasures against counterfeit products, and intellectual property strategies for overseas expansion.
The initial consultation is free of charge.