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Patent PCT International Application → Japan (JPO) ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ

JPO + Tokyo IP High Court · First-to-file · JPO accelerated examination 2-3 months · multi-class application

From 65,000-185,000 āļšāļēāļ— + WIPO/ISA fee CHF 1,330+14-30 days Thai-side + 6-36 months IP office
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Filing the Patent PCT International Application in Japan (JPO) runs through JPO + Tokyo IP High Court under First-to-file · JPO accelerated examination 2-3 months · multi-class application — with certified Japanese translation + Apostille.

Coverage: WIPO Madrid (130+ countries), PCT (157 states), Hague (96 contracting parties), Berne (181 countries) + Thai DIP + IP&IT Court + platform takedown.

Japan (JPO) IP system: First-to-file · JPO accelerated examination 2-3 months · multi-class application — Madrid + JPO designation · ASEAN-Japan IP cooperation · PPH with Thailand.

IP Office: JPO + Tokyo IP High Court · Document language: Japanese.

End-to-end: prepare Patent PCT International Application → Japanese translation → MFA Apostille → JPO + Tokyo IP High Court.

First-action allowance: 87-91%.

Coverage

Trademark Madrid Protocol Application
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ Japan (JPO)
Thai National Trademark Registration
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ Japan (JPO)
Thai Invention Patent
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ Japan (JPO)
Thai Petty Patent (Utility Innovation)
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ Japan (JPO)
Industrial Design Hague Agreement
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ Japan (JPO)
Thai Industrial Design Patent
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ Japan (JPO)
Copyright Berne Convention Recordation
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ Japan (JPO)
Trade Secret Registration + NDA Pack
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ Japan (JPO)
Thai Geographical Indication (GI)
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ Japan (JPO)
IP Assignment + License Agreement
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ Japan (JPO)
IP Enforcement — Cease-and-Desist + IP&IT Court Filing
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ Japan (JPO)

How it works

  1. 1

    Map destination IP system

    Plan against First-to-file · JPO accelerated examination 2-3 months · multi-class application.

  2. 2

    Prepare Patent PCT International Application

    180-1095 working days at 65,000-185,000 āļšāļēāļ— + WIPO/ISA fee CHF 1,330+.

  3. 3

    Japanese translation

    IP-specialist translator + Nice/Locarno classification glossary.

  4. 4

    MFA legalisation

    Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.

  5. 5

    Apostille

    MFA Apostille route.

  6. 6

    File at JPO + Tokyo IP High Court

    Local-agent appointment + prosecution tracking + opposition-window monitoring.

Frequently asked questions

What IP system does Japan (JPO) operate?

First-to-file · JPO accelerated examination 2-3 months · multi-class application

Does Japan (JPO) accept Thai Apostille?

Yes — MFA Apostille suffices (Thailand Apostille effective Jan 2025).

Destination IP office?

JPO + Tokyo IP High Court

Translation language?

Japanese, by an IP translator familiar with Nice/Locarno classifications.

Market-specific caution?

Madrid + JPO designation · ASEAN-Japan IP cooperation · PPH with Thailand.

Estimated total cost?

65,000-185,000 āļšāļēāļ— + WIPO/ISA fee CHF 1,330+ + translation THB 1,200-3,500/page + MFA THB 400 + free Apostille + office + local-agent fees.

Timeline?

Thai-side document prep 14-30 days + destination 6-36 months (depending on IP type and office).

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