2012.1.13 Patent Fee deferral for a Request for Examination for Patent Applications will end on March 31, 2012
2011.1.5 Patent Japanese Patent Office Announces Extension of Time for Deferred Fees for a Request for Examination for Patent Applications.
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