Trademark Services / Asia-Pacific
Japan Trademark Registration
File with the Japan Patent Office (JPO — Japan's trademark and patent authority). Japan approves first, then publishes for opposition — the reverse of most countries. First-class official fee and Japanese agent service included.
¥7750.00 (incl. official fee ¥576.00) Order now
What's included
- Search JPO prior trademarks, issue risk report
- Plan classes across 45 categories, adapted to Japanese practice
- Pay JPO first-class official fee — included in quote
- Arrange a Japanese benrishi (licensed trademark/patent attorney) firm
- Track approve-then-publish flow, proactive milestone reminders
Process
- Submit mark & goods list — Send us photos of the trademark image and goods list; the advisor makes a first assessment（approx. 1 business day）You
- Search & report — We search the JPO prior-trademark database and issue approval odds and a risk list（1-2 business days）Platform
- Confirm plan & sign — Confirm the filing plan and sign back the power of attorney we generate（Same day）You
- Benrishi firm files with JPO — A Japanese benrishi firm files 3-5 business days after materials are complete（3-5 business days）Platform
- Official examination — If an office action arrives, we give a response plan within 48 hours（approx. 6-9 months (official)）Authority
- Pay registration fee — After approval we pay the registration fee for you — the amount is told to you in advance（1 business day after approval）Platform
- Publication & certificate — Officially published for 2 months; certificate issued if unopposed（approx. 2 months publication）Authority
Required materials
| Material | Notes | Applies to | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business license (company applicants) | Clear sealed scan or photo | Business | Required |
| ID card or passport (individuals) | Signed scan; name must match the applicant | Individual | Required |
| Trademark image | Clear JPG; for Japanese marks, searching kana equivalents in parallel is advised | All | Required |
| Goods/services list | We draft it per Japanese classification practice for your confirmation | All | We prepare |
| Power of attorney | We generate it; you sign and send back — no notarization needed | All | We prepare |
FAQ
What does approve-first-then-publish mean?
Japan examines and approves first, then publishes for 2 months for opposition — the reverse of most countries. After approval, the registration fee must be paid before the certificate issues; we pay it for you and tell you the amount in advance.
Does the quote include official fees?
Yes — the first-class application official fee, Japanese agent fee and our service fee. The post-approval registration fee is collected separately at the official rate, itemized before signing.
Do materials need Japanese?
No. Application documents are prepared by the Japanese benrishi firm; you only provide Chinese materials and the trademark image.
Do Chinese-character marks work in Japan?
Registrable, yes — but Japanese consumers read kana and romaji. We advise searching similar-sounding marks in parallel and, when needed, planning a Japanese brand name; suggestions come with the search report.
What if the application is refused?
After an office action arrives, we give a response plan within 48 hours. Response work is quoted separately by workload — you decide whether to proceed.
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