Whether or not the Center can resolve disputes
- Our company has acquired utility model rights to a product. Another company told us that they wanted to do business using these rights. After that, this company started a new business using our utility model rights without giving us any notice. We are considering taking appropriate measures against this company. Can we resolve this dispute through the Center?
- Yes, you can resolve this dispute through the Center. The Center is an organization established jointly by the Japan Federation of Bar Associations and the Japan Patent Attorneys Association to assist in the resolution of disputes about intellectual property rights, including yours. The Center's attorneys-at-law and patent attorneys, who are experienced in disputes on intellectual property rights, will be in charge of the dispute resolution.
Consultation about the propriety of an application
- We have a case that we want to settle through the Center, but we are not sure that this case is appropriate for mediation or arbitration. Can we ask the Center about the propriety of an application for our case?
- The Center offers consultation services about specific cases. (Reservations are required.) If you are not sure about an application for mediation or arbitration, please feel free to use our consultation services. Your privacy will be strictly protected. Disputes on business secrets, such as trade secrets, disputes about how to handle employee inventions between a company and its employees, and other cases for which it is desirable to settle them without disclosure to any third parties may be regarded as cases suitable for the Center's mediation or arbitration services.
Foreign patent infringement
- Our company owns foreign patent rights. We have strong concerns about a company's product infringing on our foreign patent but we want to avoid filing any suit overseas. Can the Center deal with this problem?
- The Center can deal with cases of patent infringement abroad similar to yours if an agreement has been concluded between the parties concerned. We offer consultation services for a specific case for a fee. We encourage you to consider using our services for your case.