Registered design protection can protect the visual appearance of a product where the design is eligible and the filing meets local requirements.
Coutts Consultants can coordinate this service in Japan and give you one point of contact from the initial information through to completion.
When you may need this service
This service is for a business or individual that wants the registered design application handled properly in Japan.
We start by understanding what you need and explain the information and documents required for the Japan work.
What we check before we start
We review the parties, ownership details, documents and other information relevant to the Japan instruction.
If the matter raises tax, regulatory, employment or another specialist issue, we identify that early so the right professional can be involved.
What we will do
Coutts Consultants organises the information and coordinates the registered design application with the appropriate Japan professional or authority.
Any legal advice, regulated legal work or specialist professional opinion remains the responsibility of the appropriately qualified provider.
How Coutts Consultants can help
You have one Coutts Consultants contact coordinating the Japan instruction, keeping track of documents and updating you as the work progresses.
The final document, filing or registration remains subject to professional acceptance and any requirements of the relevant Japan authority.
Service details
Why choose Coutts Consultants
You have one Coutts Consultants contact coordinating the Japan instruction, keeping track of documents and updating you as the work progresses
What is included
- Initial scope and filing-route review
- Application-information checklist
- Classification and ownership coordination
- Filing-agent or registry liaison
- Application tracking and next-step guidance
Benefits
- The application is prepared around the rights to be protected
- Ownership and applicant details are checked early
- Classification and territorial scope are considered before filing
- The filing process is coordinated through one point of contact
Requirements
- A clear description of the mark, design or right
- Confirmed applicant and ownership details
- Selected goods, services or protected subject matter
- Availability of any required local representative
- Acceptance by the relevant registry or authority
Documents required
- Applicant identity or company documents
- Representation of the mark, design or protected work
- Ownership or assignment evidence where applicable
- Priority documents where claimed
- Signed authority forms where required
How it works
Timescale
Confirmed after initial review of the scope, supporting documents and applicable provider or authority requirements.
