Japan
Supported patent filings

PCT National Phase Entry

Deadline:	30 months
Power of Attorney:	No
Assignments:	No
Language:	Japanese
Translation Extension:	Yes*
Excess Claims Fee:	No
Examination Request:	Optional at filing or deferred
Country Notes:	* The Japanese translation can be submitted within two months from the filing date.

Direct Filing

Deadline:	12 months
Power of Attorney:	No
Assignments:	No
Language:	Japanese
Translation Extension:	Yes*
Excess Claims Fee:	No
Examination Request:	Optional at filing or deferred
Country Notes:	* The Japanese translation can be submitted within two months from the filing date. • A certified copy of the Priority Document needs to be filed within 16 months from the earliest priority date (with details needed at filing). • Priority certificate can be omitted if the basic application was filed in the US, EP or KR, or a priority certificate has already been lodged with the USPTO or EPO. A PCT/SB/39 document must be filed with the USPTO for the US data to be usable.

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