佐野国際特許事務所　 List of Products and Services

Our firm is a patent office that acts as an agent for procedures related to intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks. We believe we can assist your company in protecting your innovative product inventions (patents), designs (designs), and brands (trademarks). In May 2024, we will release a co-authored book titled "Perfect Guide for Startups: From Intellectual Property Strategy to IPO Preparation," and we are actively engaged in supporting startups. 【Free initial consultation for 30 minutes】 Our patent attorneys will assist you. We can accommodate your requests via phone, email, web conference, or in-person meetings (within Chuo Ward). ✓ Considering your first trademark or patent application ✓ In the early stages of a startup ✓ Looking to reassess your patent strategy as your company stages up ✓ You have a clear invention you want to protect with a patent, but your patent strategy is vague We look forward to your inquiries.

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Our firm is a patent office that acts as an agent for procedures related to intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks. We believe we can assist you in protecting your company's innovative product inventions (patents), ideas (utility models), product designs (designs), and brands (trademarks). In May 2024, we will publish a co-authored book titled "The Perfect Guide to Legal, Tax, and Labor for Startups: From IP Strategy to IPO Preparation," and we are actively engaged in supporting startups. 【Free initial consultation for 30 minutes】Our patent attorneys will assist you. We can accommodate your preferred method of communication, whether by phone, email, web conference, or in-person meetings (within Chuo Ward). ✓ Considering a trademark or patent application for the first time ✓ In the early stages of a startup ✓ Looking to reassess patent strategies as the company stages up ✓ Have a clear invention to protect with a patent, but the patent strategy is vague We look forward to your inquiries.

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Our firm is a patent office that acts as an agent for procedures related to intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks. We believe we can assist your company in protecting new product inventions (patents), ideas (utility models), product designs (designs), and brands (trademarks). In May 2024, we will release a co-authored book titled "Perfect Guide for Startups: From Intellectual Property Strategy to IPO Preparation," and we are actively engaged in supporting startups. [Free initial consultation for 30 minutes available] A patent attorney will assist you. We can accommodate your requests via phone, email, web conference, or in-person meetings (within Chuo Ward). ✓ Considering a trademark or patent application for the first time ✓ In the early stages of a startup ✓ Wanting to review patent strategies in light of the company's growth ✓ Clearly have inventions to protect with patents, but the patent strategy is vague We look forward to your inquiries.

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Our firm is a patent office that acts as an agent for procedures related to intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks. We believe we can assist you in protecting your company's new product inventions (patents), ideas (utility models), product designs (designs), and brands (trademarks). In May 2024, we will publish a co-authored book titled "Perfect Guide to Legal, Tax, and Labor for Startups: From Intellectual Property Strategy to IPO Preparation," and we are actively engaged in supporting startups. [Free 30-minute initial consultation available] A patent attorney will assist you. We can accommodate your requests through phone, email, web meetings, or in-person meetings (within Chuo Ward). ✓ Considering a trademark or patent application for the first time ✓ In the early stages of a startup ✓ Looking to reassess patent strategies in light of the company's growth ✓ Clearly have inventions to protect with patents, but the patent strategy is vague We look forward to your inquiries.

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Our firm is a patent office that acts as an agent for procedures related to intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks. We believe we can assist your company in protecting new product inventions (patents), ideas (utility models), product designs (designs), and brands (trademarks). In May 2024, we will release a co-authored book titled "The Perfect Guide to Legal, Tax, and Labor Issues for Startups: From Intellectual Property Strategy to IPO Preparation," and we are actively engaged in supporting startups. [Free 30-minute initial consultation available] A patent attorney will assist you. We can accommodate your requests via phone, email, web conference, or in-person meetings (within Chuo Ward). ✓ Considering a trademark or patent application for the first time ✓ In the early stages of a startup ✓ Looking to reassess patent strategies in light of the company's growth ✓ Clear about the inventions you want to protect with patents, but uncertain about the patent strategy direction We look forward to your inquiries.

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Our firm is a patent office that acts as an agent for procedures related to intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks. We believe we can assist your company in protecting new product inventions (patents), ideas (utility models), product designs (designs), and brands (trademarks). In May 2024, we will publish a co-authored book titled "Perfect Guide for Startups: From Intellectual Property Strategy to IPO Preparation," and we are actively engaged in supporting startups. [Free initial consultation for 30 minutes available] A patent attorney will assist you. We can accommodate your preferred method of communication, whether by phone, email, web conference, or in-person meetings (within Chuo Ward). ✓ Considering a trademark application or patent application for the first time ✓ In the early stages of a startup ✓ Looking to review patent strategies in light of a company's growth ✓ Clear about the inventions you want to protect with patents, but uncertain about the direction of your patent strategy We look forward to your inquiries.

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Our firm is a patent office that acts as an agent for procedures related to intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks. We believe we can assist your company in protecting new product inventions (patents), ideas (utility models), product designs (designs), and brands (trademarks). In May 2024, we will publish a co-authored book titled "Perfect Guide for Startups: From Intellectual Property Strategy to IPO Preparation," and we are actively engaged in supporting startups. [Free initial consultation for 30 minutes available] A patent attorney will assist you. We can accommodate your requests via phone, email, web conference, or in-person meetings (within Chuo Ward). ✓ Considering a trademark application or patent application for the first time ✓ In the early stages of a startup ✓ Looking to review patent strategies in light of a company stage-up ✓ Clear on the inventions you want to protect with patents, but the patent strategy direction is vague We look forward to your inquiries.

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Our firm is a patent office that acts as an agent for procedures related to intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks. We believe we can assist your company in protecting new product inventions (patents), ideas (utility models), product designs (designs), and brands (trademarks). In May 2024, we will release a co-authored book titled "Perfect Guide for Startups: From Intellectual Property Strategy to IPO Preparation," and we are actively engaged in supporting startups. [Free 30-minute initial consultation available] A patent attorney will assist you. We can accommodate your preferred method of communication, whether by phone, email, web conference, or in-person meeting (within Chuo Ward). ✓ Considering a first-time trademark or patent application ✓ In the early stages of a startup ✓ Looking to reassess patent strategy as the company stages up ✓ Clear on the inventions to protect with patents, but the patent strategy direction is vague We look forward to your inquiries.

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Our firm is a patent office that acts as an agent for procedures related to intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks. We believe we can assist your company in protecting new product inventions (patents), ideas (utility models), product designs (designs), and brands (trademarks). In May 2024, we will publish a co-authored book titled "The Perfect Guide to Legal, Tax, and Labor for Startups: From Intellectual Property Strategy to IPO Preparation," and we are actively engaged in supporting startups. [Free 30-Minute Initial Consultation Available] A patent attorney will assist you. We can accommodate your requests via phone, email, web conference, or in-person meetings (within Chuo Ward). ✓ Considering your first trademark or patent application ✓ In the early stages of a startup ✓ Looking to reassess your patent strategy as your company stages up ✓ Clear about the inventions you want to protect with patents, but uncertain about the direction of your patent strategy We look forward to your inquiries.

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Our firm is a patent office that acts as an agent for procedures related to intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks. We believe we can assist your company in protecting new product inventions (patents), ideas (utility models), product designs (designs), and brands (trademarks). In May 2024, we will publish a co-authored book titled "Perfect Guide to Legal, Tax, and Labor for Startups: From Intellectual Property Strategy to IPO Preparation," and we are actively engaged in supporting startups. [Initial 30-minute free consultation available] A patent attorney will assist you. We can accommodate your requests via phone, email, web conference, or in-person meetings (within Chuo Ward). ✓ Considering a trademark application or patent application for the first time ✓ In the early stages of a startup ✓ Looking to review patent strategies in light of a company’s growth ✓ Have a clear invention to protect with a patent, but the patent strategy is vague We look forward to your inquiries.

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The initial consultation is free of charge. Inquiries will be handled directly by the responsible patent attorney. We will respond in your preferred method, whether by phone, email, web conference, or in-person meeting (within Chuo Ward). Please note that the meeting time will be approximately 30 minutes. In particular: ✓ If you are considering your first trademark or patent application ✓ If you are in the early stages of a startup ✓ If you want to review your patent strategy as your company is moving up to the next stage ✓ If you have a clear invention you want to protect with a patent, but your patent strategy is vague We look forward to inquiries from small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, and individual inventors. Please feel free to consult with us.

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Our firm is a patent office that acts as an agent for procedures related to intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks. We believe we can assist your company in protecting new product inventions (patents), ideas (utility models), product designs (designs), and brands (trademarks). In May 2024, we will release a co-authored book titled "The Perfect Guide to Legal, Tax, and Labor Issues for Startups: From Intellectual Property Strategy to IPO Preparation," and we are actively engaged in supporting startups. [Initial 30-minute free consultation available] A patent attorney will assist you. We can accommodate your requests via phone, email, web conference, or in-person meetings (within Chuo Ward). ✓ Considering your first trademark or patent application ✓ In the early stages of a startup ✓ Looking to reassess patent strategies as your company stages up ✓ Clear about the inventions you want to protect with patents, but uncertain about the patent strategy direction We look forward to your inquiries.

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At Sano International Patent Office, based on many years of experience, we can provide a wide range of consulting services related to intellectual property tailored to each company. For example, when developing a product, we can offer consulting on what aspects of intellectual property need to be considered, as well as advice on what to do if you receive a warning about patent infringement from another company. Please feel free to contact us when you need our services. 【Business Activities】 ■ Domestic rights acquisition for inventions, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Foreign rights acquisition for inventions, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Research services for patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Response to intellectual property rights infringements ■ Patent and other evaluations ■ Dispatch of patent liaison personnel *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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At Sano International Patent Office, we provide a service that dispatches a "Patent Liaison Man" (an assistant to patent attorneys) to where the engineers are, acting as the right hand of the engineers. This is an innovative service suitable for the era of "industrial property rights" management. Please feel free to contact us when you need our services. 【Business Activities】 ■ Domestic rights acquisition for inventions, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Foreign rights acquisition for inventions, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Research services for patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Response to intellectual property rights infringements ■ Appraisal services for patents, etc. ■ Consulting services related to patent management *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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At Sano International Patent Office, we conduct assessments to determine whether the technologies implemented by our company infringe on patents and other rights held by other companies, or vice versa. In infringement cases, the outcome of this assessment significantly influences the response strategy, making it extremely important. Please feel free to contact us when you need our services. 【Business Activities】 ■ Domestic rights acquisition for inventions, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Foreign rights acquisition for inventions, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Research services for patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Response to intellectual property rights infringements ■ Dispatch of patent liaison personnel ■ Consulting services related to patent management *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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At Sano International Patent Office, we conduct investigations into patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks. When implementing a business, it is necessary to investigate whether the products or product names infringe on rights owned by others, in order to prevent infringement in advance. When filing patent applications or conducting research and development, it is essential to investigate whether the technology has already been applied for, to prevent duplicate applications and overlapping research. There may also be cases where it is necessary to investigate prior art documents to eliminate defective patent rights owned by others. The investigations are conducted by Patent G-Men® and Patent G-Men®. 【Business Activities】 ■ Domestic rights acquisition for inventions, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Foreign rights acquisition for inventions, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Response to intellectual property rights infringement ■ Patent appraisal services ■ Dispatch of patent liaison personnel ■ Consulting services related to patent management *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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At Sano International Patent Office, we file patents and trademark applications in various countries through local agents in those countries. Since intellectual property rights adopt the principle of territoriality, applications must be made for each country where rights are to be obtained. Additionally, we can acquire patent rights through international patent applications (PCT applications), obtain trademark rights through international trademark registration applications (Madrid Agreement), and conduct international registrations for designs. 【Business Activities】 ■ Domestic rights acquisition for inventions, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Research services for patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Response to intellectual property rights infringements ■ Appraisal services for patents, etc. ■ Dispatch of patent liaison personnel ■ Consulting services related to patent management *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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At Sano International Patent Office, we aim to secure rights for the inventions, ideas, designs, and trademarks (such as naming and service marks) that you have conceived. Upon your request, we will submit various application documents to the Patent Office and carry out the necessary procedures as your representative until rights are obtained. Please note that there may be cases where rights cannot be acquired depending on the content of the invention, etc. Feel free to contact us when you need our services. 【Business Activities】 ■ Acquisition of rights for inventions, ideas, designs, and trademarks abroad ■ Research services for patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Response to intellectual property rights infringements ■ Appraisal services for patents, etc. ■ Dispatch of patent liaison personnel ■ Consulting services related to patent management *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Good inventions and ideas are not something that anyone can easily come up with; they are created through trial and error, individual inspiration, and research and development costs. If these are not protected by rights, anyone will be able to implement them freely. Therefore, this could lead to wasted efforts and result in significant losses. *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

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Until the rights are acquired, there are cases where they are formalized after going through various procedures. Therefore, we will explain the process and costs, and for each individual case, we will provide a quote in advance. We would appreciate it if you could confirm this and formally place your order. Additionally, in the case of utility model rights, due to the non-examination principle, costs for application examination requests and responses to notifications of reasons for rejection will not be incurred. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

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To obtain a utility model right, you must file a utility model registration application with the Patent Office that includes a written description of the invention. If this application meets the formal requirements, you can acquire the utility model right. However, this utility model right adopts a so-called non-examination principle, meaning that it does not examine requirements such as novelty and inventive step like a patent right. Therefore, once you file the application, the utility model right will be granted within a few months. The duration of the utility model right is 10 years from the application date. If the right is valid (i.e., if it possesses novelty and inventive step), the utility model right can be enforced just like a patent right. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.

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To obtain a patent right, a patent application must be filed with the patent office, which includes a written description of the invention. If this application meets the formal requirements and passes the substantive examination regarding whether the invention is new or not easily conceived from prior art, a patent right can be obtained. The duration of the patent right is 20 years from the filing date. This allows for exclusive implementation and secures a competitive advantage in the market. Additionally, it helps avoid infringement of rights through the implementation of the invention, enables the acquisition of licensing fees, showcases technological capabilities, and enhances social credibility. Furthermore, it serves as a deterrent against competitors before the rights are established. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

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In addition to the Patent Law, there is a law called the Utility Model Law within the intellectual property rights law. This Utility Model Law does not provide a definition of "utility model" similar to that of patents, and it is unclear whether the term "utility model" generally refers to an invention, an invention that has been registered as a utility model, or the utility model rights themselves. The purpose of this law is to encourage inventions related to the shape, structure, or combination of goods by protecting and utilizing those inventions, thereby contributing to the development of industry (Article 1 of the Utility Model Law). *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

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There is a law called the Patent Law within the Intellectual Property Rights Law. This Patent Law does not provide a definition of "patent," and it is unclear whether the term "patent" generally refers to an invention, an invention that has been patented, or the patent rights themselves, among other possibilities. The purpose of this law is to encourage inventions by protecting and utilizing them, thereby contributing to the development of industry (Article 1 of the Patent Law). *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

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We would like to introduce the "Patent Application Support Service" offered by Sano International Patent Office. By creating your own patent specification with individual guidance from an expert (patent attorney), you can apply for a patent at a low cost while also learning about the practical aspects of patent applications. Depending on the nature of the invention, we may recommend reconsidering the acquisition of a patent. 【Service Details】 ■ Invention Consultation ■ Guidance on Patent Specification Creation ■ Online Application at Our Office *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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This book is a perfect guide for legal, tax, and labor matters, supporting the understanding of essential information and problem-solving by seven experts in various fields (patent attorneys, lawyers, judicial scriveners, administrative scriveners, certified public accountants, tax accountants, and social insurance labor consultants) at each stage from the launch of a business to the preparation for a new listing. Our office is responsible for the content in the field of legal affairs (intellectual property) within this book. It contains all the necessary information for those looking to start a startup company, and we would be grateful if you could take a look. [Contents] ■ Pre-seed stage (before company establishment) ■ Seed stage (just before or immediately after company establishment) ■ Early stage (immediately after company establishment) ■ Early stage (company growth period) ■ New TOPIC *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our "Trademark Matching Service" offered by Sano International Patent Office. By simply registering what you want to sell and applying for what you want to buy, you can easily conduct trademark transactions with a straightforward process. Additionally, after the transaction is completed, we will handle the transfer registration process at our office. We take care of all the complicated procedures from mediation to transfer, so please feel free to contact us. 【Features】 ■ Easy trademark transactions with a simple process ■ Transfer registration procedures will be conducted at our office after the transaction is completed ■ We handle all the complicated procedures from mediation to transfer *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the "Support for Disputes" that our office provides. We will assist you in responding to situations where you receive warnings or are sued by other companies, or when a third party is infringing on your rights. Disputes can arise unexpectedly, even with careful attention, so please feel free to contact us when needed. 【Support Scenarios】 ■ When you receive warnings or are sued by other companies ■ When a third party is infringing on your rights *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our office's "Support for Venture Companies." We provide advice on how to protect your products and other assets with intellectual property, and we send patent liaison personnel to strengthen your intellectual property relations. Additionally, we offer advice from an intellectual property perspective to help you develop your business advantageously, and by understanding your internal circumstances, we provide accurate advice regarding intellectual property and related matters. 【Features】 ■ Advice on how to protect products and other assets with intellectual property ■ Sending patent liaison personnel to strengthen your intellectual property relations ■ Advice from an intellectual property perspective to develop your business advantageously ■ Providing accurate advice regarding intellectual property by understanding internal circumstances *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us. 【Free Consultation for the First 30 Minutes Available】 Your inquiries will be handled directly by the responsible patent attorney. We can accommodate your preferred method of communication, whether by phone, email, web conference, or in-person meeting (within Chuo Ward). Please note that the meeting time will be approximately 30 minutes.

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Our office provides "protection of intellectual property overseas" when manufacturing or selling products abroad. Intellectual property rights must be obtained independently in each country where manufacturing and sales occur. If you manufacture products overseas and import them to Japan, you should secure rights in that country. If a third party obtains rights overseas, you will not be able to manufacture products in that country. [Overview] ■ Intellectual property rights must be obtained independently in each country where manufacturing and sales occur. ■ If you manufacture products overseas and import them to Japan, you should secure rights in that country. ■ If a third party obtains rights overseas, you will not be able to manufacture products in that country. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Our office provides "protection through trademark rights" for trademarks such as company names, product names, and service names. By registering trademarks such as company names and product names, you can freely use those trademarks. Additionally, if a trademark becomes well-known and embodies business credibility or customer attraction, failing to protect it under trademark rights may lead to a decrease in beneficial effects due to third parties taking advantage of it. [Overview] ■ By registering trademarks such as company names and product names, you can freely use those trademarks. ■ If not protected by trademark rights, there is a risk of beneficial effects decreasing due to third parties taking advantage of it. ■ If a third party secures rights to a company name, you may lose the ability to use that name and face potential claims for damages. ■ Adopting a good trademark can enhance customer attraction. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Our office provides "design protection" for your products that have distinctive designs. If not protected by design, the design, being the appearance of the product, is easily imitated. Moreover, the quality of the design often influences sales, and by protecting the design in such cases, you can develop your business advantageously. [Features] ■ Ability to develop business advantageously ■ Easy to prove in case of infringement *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the "Protection by Patent" services offered by our office. We prevent your company's technology from being rendered unusable due to imitation by other companies or being patented by them. By having you verbally explain your distinctive technology using design drawings and other materials, we assess whether there are potential patentable inventions and file patent applications for those with potential to secure rights. 【Features】 ■ Aim to secure rights for technologies that are left unprotected ■ Prevent imitation by other companies and ensure your technology remains usable ■ Assess potential patentability by having you explain your distinctive technology verbally using design drawings and other materials ■ Discover valuable technologies that are buried and protect them through patents *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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At our firm, we effectively utilize intellectual property such as patents and utility models to protect your products more effectively and to develop your business advantageously. For a single product, we provide multifaceted protection through multiple forms of intellectual property, such as patents for technical features and designs for aesthetic features. This "total intellectual property strategy" prevents similar products from entering the market, allowing for exclusive business development. 【Features】 ■ Effectively utilize intellectual property such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks ■ Provide multifaceted protection for a single product through multiple forms of intellectual property ■ Prevent similar products from entering the market, enabling exclusive business development *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the "Intellectual Property Research" conducted at our office. We conduct "patent research" to obtain patents with broad rights and to avoid infringement, as well as "corporate research" to gather and analyze information about rival companies' corporate information and technological capabilities. Additionally, we perform "overseas research" to investigate foreign patents and "technical research" aimed at new product development and entry into new fields. 【Types of Research】 ■ Patent Research ■ Corporate Research ■ Overseas Research ■ Technical Research *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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