Under Japanese Patent Law, it is not possible to record a security agreement until a patent is granted. In Japan, parties do enter into Security Agreements but do not record them at the JPO until the patent is granted.

A notarized copy of the security agreement and a power(s) of attorney are required. The JPO requires the full addresses and names of the parties and that a monetary value be specified in the agreement. Further, the agreement must be either an original agreement or a notarized copy of the agreement. We will provide you with a contract for establishing pledge form, which is acceptable for the JPO and a form typically used for recording security interests upon your request.