nicole staileyKeisen Associates Tokyo: JASRAC Sues Establishments for Copyright InfringementNow JASRAC (Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers) has formally begun a further step in its mission to enforce…Nov 2, 2017Nov 2, 2017
Nikki AustinKeisen Associates Tokyo: Researchers of Cancer Detection Dispute over IP RightsBiotechnology venture company MYTECH of Kobe, Japan filed a patent application for early detection technology for cancer. However, one of…Oct 31, 2017Oct 31, 2017
Jannie WursterKeisen Associates Tokyo — Large Music Schools vs. JASRAC: Hearings Begin in Tokyo District CourtRepresentatives for a number of major music schools, particularly those (like Yamaha) involved in sale of musical instruments, and JASRAC…Oct 30, 2017Oct 30, 2017
sheron kroutKeisen Associates Tokyo — Musician Drums Up Challenge to JASRAC over Royalty Policy: Licensing…JASRAC, Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers, is again facing criticism. Recently it has received pushback from…Oct 27, 2017Oct 27, 2017
cara maddixKeisen Associates Tokyo — Patent Litigation: Keisen Associates Wins for Garmin in Japanese IP High…On May 23, 2017, the Japanese Intellectual Property High Court (IPHC) ruled in favor of Keisen’s client Garmin in a patent infringement…Oct 26, 2017Oct 26, 2017
Tim BelvinsKeisen Associates Tokyo — Declines in Applications, Speed in Final Decisions for JPO: JPO Annual…Chapter 1 of the 2017 Annual Report by the JPO does not surprise in too many ways. Quantity tends to be stable or declining, but the speed…Oct 25, 2017Oct 25, 2017
Sanora LangdonKeisen Associates Tokyo: Overseas Video Conference Interviews with JPO Examiners Now PossibleInterviews with examiners are a vital tool during patent prosecution in Japan–able to make the difference between moving toward allowance…Oct 23, 2017Oct 23, 2017
Althea CourtneyKeisen Associates Tokyo: Asian Universities Ranked for Technology, InnovationReuters has published its ranking of the 2017 Asia Pacific’s Most Innovative Universities listing 75 schools for technology and…Oct 20, 2017Oct 20, 2017
Bruce PeckKeisen Associates Tokyo: Following PPAP ConfusionFollowing “PPAP” Confusion, JPO to Reassure Status of Trademark Applications Whose Acceptances Are Delayed by Defective Prior ApplicationsOct 20, 2017Oct 20, 2017
