2010.11.27 Patent The Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (SPTO) will start the PPH pilot program on October 1, 2010.
2010.2.19 Patent PCT-based Patent Prosecution Highway (PCT-PPH) Started with the JPO, USPTO, and EPO on January 29, 2010
2010.1.29 Patent The Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the European Patent Office (EPO) will commence the PPH pilot program on 29 January 2010.
2009.11.9 Patent The JPO implemented a pilot program for Green Accelerated Examination effective November 1, 2009.
2009.10.2 Patent Utility Model The JPO Accepts Recordation of Non-Exclusive Licenses Based on Comprehensive License Agreement
2009.5.27 Patent An Amendment to Japanese Patent Law regarding the Time Frame for Filing a Divisional Patent Application (Effective April 1, 2009)
2009.4.1 Patent Japanese Patent Office Announces Deferred Fees for a Request for Examination for Patent Applications (Effective April 1, 2009)