How to apply for arbitration?

One party shall submit one original copy of a written application for arbitration as an applicant, with the number of duplicates equal to the total number of respondents and arbitrators, and shall present such application and duplicates at the reception window of the Japan Intellectual Property Arbitration Center.

The written application for arbitration shall include the following items.

1. the names (or titles, hereinafter, the same), domiciles (or residences, hereinafter the same), and contact information (telephone number, fax number, e-mail address) of the parties, and names of the parties' representatives if the parties are juridical persons
2. the names and domiciles of agents, if any;
3. the gist of the application and grounds for the application; and
4. evidence to be submitted (if necessary).

The following attachments are necessary for an application for arbitration.

1. the document which establishes the existence of an agreement between the parties to submit the dispute to the arbitration of this Center (Arbitral Agreement);
2. the certificate of qualification for the applicant's representative or the respondent's representative, if either or both of them are juridical persons;
3. the power of attorney if an application is made by an agent
4. documentary evidence; and(5) duplicates of documentary evidence (the number of duplicates shall be the sum of the number of respondents and arbitrators).

The documents as set forth in (2) above are available at the Legal Affairs Bureau which exercises jurisdiction over the relevant company according to its address. Please prepare those issued within three months.

s for formats, please see the following "3.7 Formats for Arbitral Proceedings." If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the secretariat.