Collective Marks and Regional Collective Marks (Japan Patent Office)
Our experience with collective and regional collective marks includes acting as attorney on behalf of both Japanese and non-Japanese organizations and associations.
Geographical Indications (Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) operates a system for the registration of geographical indications under the Geographical Indications Act. Chikako Mori, Managing Partner at Sun East IP Firm, was a member of the study group formed to conduct preliminary discussions on the act prior to its introduction.
The GI registration system emphasizes quality inspection and government enforcement of rights, and is open to non-Japanese entities involved in agricultural, forest and fishery-based production, including processed products. Our firm offers a complete range of geographical indication services in conjunction with the MAFF from first filing to the time of registration.
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