IP High Court, Reiwa 6 (Gyo-Ke) 10008 [Method and apparatus for use of reference signals for time and frequency tracking in new radio] <Presiding Judge Hibiki Shimizu>
Read the Japanese version / 日本語版を読む: https://www.takaishihideki.com/single-post/linkedin-7511587175193321472-ja Article information Article type: Case note Category: Patents Issues: Inventive step First published on this website: 2026-10-03 Display and classification checked: 2026-10-03 IP High Court, Reiwa 6 (Gyo-Ke) 10008 [Method and apparatus for use of reference signals for time and frequency tracking in new radio] <Presiding Judge Hibiki Shimizu> “An indication as part o
Osaka District Court, Reiwa 5 (Wa) 10237 [Tool for slaughtering wild animals] <Presiding Judge Takemiya>
Read the Japanese version / 日本語版を読む: https://www.takaishihideki.com/single-post/linkedin-7511587403480952832-ja Article information Article type: Case note Category: Patents Issues: Claim interpretation First published on this website: 2026-10-03 Display and classification checked: 2026-10-03 Osaka District Court, Reiwa 5 (Wa) 10237 [Tool for slaughtering wild animals] <Presiding Judge Takemiya> ⇒ Claim elements not satisfied (also not satisfied on appeal). Element A (extensi
IP High Court, Reiwa 6 (Gyo-Ke) 10039 [Bag having embossing] <Presiding Judge Hibiki Shimizu>
Read the Japanese version / 日本語版を読む: https://www.takaishihideki.com/single-post/linkedin-7511586062423515136-ja Article information Article type: Case note Category: Patents Issues: Inventive step; Numerical limitations and parameters; Design choices First published on this website: 2026-10-03 Display and classification checked: 2026-10-03 IP High Court, Reiwa 6 (Gyo-Ke) 10039 [Bag having embossing] <Presiding Judge Hibiki Shimizu> Cited inventions 1 and 2 both belong to the
IP High Court, Reiwa 6 (Gyo-Ke) 10005 [System for electronic patient care] <Presiding Judge Hibiki Shimizu>
Read the Japanese version / 日本語版を読む: https://www.takaishihideki.com/single-post/linkedin-7511586958096216064-ja Article information Article type: Case note Category: Patents Issues: Clarity; Enablement First published on this website: 2026-10-03 Display/classification checked: 2026-10-10 IP High Court, Reiwa 6 (Gyo-Ke) 10005 [System for electronic patient care] <Presiding Judge Hibiki Shimizu> The court found that “web services,” meaning “technology for linking multiple appli
IP High Court, Reiwa 6 (Gyo-Ke) 10081 [Pet matching system] <Presiding Judge Nakadaira>
Read the Japanese version / 日本語版を読む: https://www.takaishihideki.com/single-post/linkedin-7511586270985469952-ja Article information Article type: Case note Category: Patents Issues: Inventive step; Motivation and teaching away First published on this website: 2026-10-03 Display and classification checked: 2026-10-03 IP High Court, Reiwa 6 (Gyo-Ke) 10081 [Pet matching system] <Presiding Judge Nakadaira> * No inventive step for a claim with a disclaimer. To distinguish the inve
<IP Practice Online> How English–Japanese patent translators think (Tatsuya Yabuuchi)
Read the Japanese version / 日本語版を読む: https://www.takaishihideki.com/single-post/linkedin-7511586643720650752-ja Article information Article type: Lectures and videos Category: Patents Issues: Patent drafting and translation First published on this website: 2026-10-03 Display and classification checked: 2026-10-03 <IP Practice Online> “How English–Japanese patent translators think in supporting the application process: Translators' judgments and thinking connecting technology,
Tokyo District Court, Reiwa 5 (Wa) 70495 [Spindle motor] (Claim for employee-invention remuneration) <Presiding Judge Nakashima>
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IP High Court, Reiwa 6 (Gyo-Ke) 10018 [Motor vehicle] <Presiding Judge Miyasaka>
Read the Japanese version / 日本語版を読む: https://www.takaishihideki.com/single-post/linkedin-7511586762335404032-ja Article information Article type: Case note Category: Patents Issues: Inventive step; Motivation and teaching away; Design choices First published on this website: 2026-10-03 Display and classification checked: 2026-10-03 IP High Court, Reiwa 6 (Gyo-Ke) 10018 [Motor vehicle] <Presiding Judge Miyasaka> = Reiwa 5 (Ne) 10042 <Presiding Judge Miyasaka> The invention pro
Tokyo District Court, Reiwa 5 (Wa) 70738 [Wine cellar] <Presiding Judge Takahashi>
Read the Japanese version / 日本語版を読む: https://www.takaishihideki.com/single-post/linkedin-7511585878553800704-ja Article information Article type: Case note Category: Patents Issues: Claim interpretation First published on this website: 2026-10-03 Display and classification checked: 2026-10-03 Tokyo District Court, Reiwa 5 (Wa) 70738 [Wine cellar] <Presiding Judge Takahashi> Element E3: “Restarting the compressor when the temperature around the cooler, after stopping the heati
Reiwa 7 (Gyo-Ko) 10001 [Appeal in an action seeking revocation of an administrative disposition] <Presiding Judge Masuda>
日本語版: https://www.takaishihideki.com/single-post/linkedin-7511585694721433600-ja Article information Content type: Case note Categories: Patents Issues: Request for examination / PCT applications / Administrative litigation First published on this site: 2026-10-03 Display and classification checked: 2026-10-03 Reiwa 7 (Gyo-Ko) 10001 [Appeal in an action seeking revocation of an administrative disposition] <Presiding Judge Masuda> The original judgment held that there was no i
