Japanese Patent FAQs
Examination Standards
Q.Are there any guidelines regarding the JPO examination standards?
A.
Yes. Please see the following JPO URL:
Examination Guidelines for Patent and Utility Model in Japan | Japan Patent Office
The JPO also provides a manga summary of the Examination Guidelines for AI/IoT inventions in PDF formats as well as YouTube videos at the following URL:
Examination Guidelines in Manga: AI/IoT Edition | Japan Patent Office