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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

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)

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

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

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

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

日本語版 / Japanese version Article information Type: Case note Classification: Patents Topics: Damages First published on this site: 2023-12-06 Case number: Heisei 23 (Wa) 6878 Display and classification checked: 2026-11-14 Osaka District Court, Heisei 23 (Wa) 6878 [Method for Stabilizing the Coloration of a Colored Plaster Composition] <Damages> Article 102(2) JPY 26.78 million awarded <Grounds for rebutting the presumption> 60% (1) Existence of competitors (2) Features ot

日本語版 / Japanese version Article information Type: Case note Classification: Patents Topics: Damages First published on this site: 2023-12-05 Case number: Heisei 23 (Wa) 15499 Display and classification checked: 2026-11-14 Osaka District Court, Heisei 23 (Wa) 15499 [Lid and Container Equipped with the Lid] <Damages> Article 102(2) JPY 32.57 million awarded Contribution rate 15% (85% reduction) Alternative technologies: numerous containers can hold food and be heated ⇒ Onl