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[Article / Designs] Relaxation of procedures for applying the exception to loss of novelty of designs (笹野拓馬, 森有希, Patent, April 2025)
Read the Japanese version / 日本語版を読む [Article / Designs] Relaxation of procedures for applying the exception to loss of novelty of designs (笹野拓馬, 森有希, Patent, April 2025) 1. Background to the amendment Previous problem: Identifying and proving every disclosure within 30 days of filing was difficult. Cases occurred in which a slight omission of proof led to rejection based on the applicant’s own disclosed design. Outline of the amendment: Proof of one disclosure on the earliest
