Confirmatory evaluation for the applicable CATV (UHDTV) standards (reevaluation based on the previous evaluation result that the patent in question is essential for the applicable standard)
For calls for patents essential to the applicable CATV (UHDTV) standards, an application for confirmatory evaluation may be submitted, aside from the original standard essential patent evaluation. For a patent determined by JIPAC as essential for the applicable ultrahigh definition television (UHDTV) satellite broadcasting standards or IPTV standards listed in Appendix 1 of Procedural Rules for Essential Patent Evaluation, an application may be submitted to request JIPAC to confirm that the patent is also essential for only the standards, technical materials and specifications in the applicable CATV (UHDTV) standards listed in Appendix 1 of Procedural Rules for Essential Patent Evaluation (this is called “confirmatory evaluation”).
1. To apply for the confirmatory evaluation, the applicant must submit an Application Form for Confirmation of Standard Essential Patent Evaluation by JIPAC in the designated format and other designated documents and pay the designated application fee for confirmation of standard essential patent evaluation (180,000 yen plus tax per application) to JIPAC. There are two types of Application Forms for Confirmation of Standard Essential Patent Evaluation by JIPAC: one for the applicable ultrahigh definition television (UHDTV) satellite broadcasting standards and the other for the applicable IPTV standards. According to the type of the previous standard essential patent evaluation by JIPAC, select an Application Form for Confirmation of Standard Essential Patent Evaluation by JIPAC as appropriate
(1) Submit the designated application form for confirmation of standard essential patent evaluation to the JIPAC secretariat. Download the following example format of application form and fill in all required items for submission.
For the applicable ultrahigh definition television (UHDTV) satellite broadcasting standards
For the applicable IPTV standards
For preparation of the application form, refer to (Notes) given in the end of the application form (format).,/
(2) Where to submit the documents
Secretariat of Japan Intellectual Property Arbitration Center (JIPAC)
Address: Benrishikaikan Bldg., 3-4-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)3-3500-3793, Fax: +81 (0)3-3500-3839
Email:
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Since the whole procedure is electronic, the applicant is to prepare all required documents including the application form in electronic format and submit them electronically. For how to submit such data, be sure to contact the JIPAC secretariat beforehand as such application documents must be uploaded to a specific folder to be set for each application. The applicant will be notified of the specific folders set for the application. All subsequent communication related to the application between the applicant and the evaluators/JIPAC, including delivery of the written evaluation result, will be made via this specific folder.
2. For any questions about the procedures for applying for confirmatory evaluation of a patent determined as essential for the applicable standards, contact JIPAC at the following.
Contact: Secretariat of Japan Intellectual Property Arbitration Center (JIPAC)
Address: Benrishikaikan Bldg., 3-4-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)3-3500-3793
Fax: +81 (0)3-3500-3839
Email: