Heisei 27 (Gyo-Ke) 10190 [Method for Reducing Environmental Pollutants in Oils or Fats] <Tsuruoka>
日本語版 / Japanese version Article information Type: Case note Classification: Patents Topics: Inventive step, Motivation and teaching away First published on this site: 2023-12-27 Case number: Heisei 27 (Gyo-Ke) 10190 Display and classification checked: 2026-11-14 Heisei 27 (Gyo-Ke) 10190 [Method for Reducing Environmental Pollutants in Oils or Fats] <Tsuruoka> * Replacing some steps of the cited invention with well-known technology would leave two of its three problems unsolv
Reiwa 4 (Gyo-Ke) 10125[Composition Containing 2,3-Dichloro-1,1,1-Trifluoropropane, 2-Chloro-1,1,1-Trifluoropropene, 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoropropane, or 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene] <Hibiku Shimizu>
日本語版 / Japanese version Article information Type: Case note Classification: Patents Topics: Patent corrections, Added matter First published on this site: 2023-12-21 Case number: Reiwa 4 (Gyo-Ke) 10125 Display and classification checked: 2026-11-14 Reiwa 4 (Gyo-Ke) 10125 [Composition Containing 2,3-Dichloro-1,1,1-Trifluoropropane, 2-Chloro-1,1,1-Trifluoropropene, 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoropropane, or 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene] <Hibiku Shimizu> Disclaimer Claims and Correct
Heisei 30 (Gyo-Ke) 10146 [Pachinko Machine] <Otaka>
日本語版 / Japanese version Article information Type: Case note Classification: Patents Topics: Claim interpretation First published on this site: 2023-12-19 Case number: Heisei 30 (Gyo-Ke) 10146 Display and classification checked: 2026-11-14 Heisei 30 (Gyo-Ke) 10146 [Pachinko Machine] <Otaka> * ‘A predetermined number of game balls’ was construed as multiple balls ⇒ No effect on the outcome ‘The claimed invention (claim 2) and the invention in claim 1 ... differ only in confi
Reiwa 3 (Gyo-Ke) 10097 [Golf Swing Monitoring System] <Otaka>
日本語版 / Japanese version Article information Type: Case note Classification: Patents Topics: Added matter, Examination and appeal practice First published on this site: 2023-12-19 Case number: Reiwa 3 (Gyo-Ke) 10097 Display and classification checked: 2026-11-14 Reiwa 3 (Gyo-Ke) 10097 [Golf Swing Monitoring System] <Otaka> * General principles for amendments increasing the number of claims An amendment increasing the number of claims is itself permitted ‘if a new post-amendm
Tokyo District Court, Heisei 15 (Wa) 19926 [Coagulant Composition for Tofu] <Damages> Article 102(1)
日本語版 / Japanese version Article information Type: Case note Classification: Patents Topics: Damages First published on this site: 2023-12-14 Case number: Heisei 15 (Wa) 19926 Display and classification checked: 2026-11-14 Tokyo District Court, Heisei 15 (Wa) 19926 [Coagulant Composition for Tofu] <Damages> Article 102(1) JPY 152.29 million awarded <Circumstances rebutting the presumption> Proviso to Article 102(1): none ⇒ In light of the rapidly expanding demand for emulsi
Osaka District Court, Heisei 19 (Wa) 13513 [X-Ray Foreign-Matter Inspection Apparatus] <Damages> Article 102(2)
日本語版 / Japanese version Article information Type: Case note Classification: Patents Topics: Damages First published on this site: 2023-12-13 Case number: Heisei 19 (Wa) 13513 Display and classification checked: 2026-11-14 Osaka District Court, Heisei 19 (Wa) 13513 [X-Ray Foreign-Matter Inspection Apparatus] <Damages> Article 102(2) JPY 371.50 million awarded Contribution rate 20% (80% rebutted) (1) An important function for maintainability, but an ancillary function. (2)
Tokyo District Court, Heisei 20 (Wa) 2944 [Normally Closed Flow-Control Valve]<Damages> Article 102(2)
日本語版 / Japanese version Article information Type: Case note Classification: Patents Topics: Damages First published on this site: 2023-12-13 Case number: Heisei 20 (Wa) 2944 Display and classification checked: 2026-11-14 Tokyo District Court, Heisei 20 (Wa) 2944 [Normally Closed Flow-Control Valve]<Damages> Article 102(2) JPY 396.20 million awarded Contribution rate 40% (60% rebutted) <Grounds for rebutting the presumption> Alternative technology: pressure-type control de
Heisei 22 (Ne) 10091 [Treatment Agent for Immobilizing ... Heavy Metals in Fly Ash]
日本語版 / Japanese version Article information Type: Case note Classification: Patents Topics: Damages First published on this site: 2023-12-11 Case number: Heisei 22 (Ne) 10091 Display and classification checked: 2026-11-14 Heisei 22 (Ne) 10091 [Treatment Agent for Immobilizing ... Heavy Metals in Fly Ash] <Damages> Articles 102(1) and 102(3) JPY 1.8 billion awarded Circumstances preventing sales during part of the period ⇒ Details unknown (Article 102(3): Period 1, before s
Heisei 23 (Ne) 10002 [Rice Cake] <Iimura> <Damages> Article 102(2)
日本語版 / Japanese version Article information Type: Case note Classification: Patents Topics: Damages First published on this site: 2023-12-09 Case number: Heisei 23 (Ne) 10002 Display and classification checked: 2026-11-14 Heisei 23 (Ne) 10002 [Rice Cake] <Iimura> <Damages> Article 102(2) JPY 800 million awarded Contribution rate 15% (85% rebutted) <Contribution rate> (1) Significance of the invention (appearance of grilled rice cakes and prevention of swelling) (2) Adver
Osaka District Court, Heisei 21 (Wa) 10811 [Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing a Rotary Toothbrush]
日本語版 / Japanese version Article information Type: Case note Classification: Patents Topics: Damages First published on this site: 2023-12-07 Case number: Heisei 21 (Wa) 10811 Display and classification checked: 2026-11-14 Osaka District Court, Heisei 21 (Wa) 10811 [Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing a Rotary Toothbrush] <Damages> Article 102(1) Contribution rate 10% (90% rebutted) Circumstances preventing sales: 80% <Grounds for rebutting the presumption> Proviso to A
