The “Trial and Appeal Practitioners Study Group Report 2014” Has Been Published

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Article type: Reports and activities

Display and classification checked: 2026-09-30

Categories: Patents

Topics: Examination and appeal practice

Published on this website: 2015-03-25

I also participated in the mechanical field.

The results of discussions in which administrative patent judges, people from companies, patent attorneys, and attorneys at law gathered together have been compiled.

The analyses are very informative, so please be sure to refer to them!!

https://www.jpo.go.jp/shiryou/toushin/kenkyukai/sinposei_kentoukai2014.htm

English translation of the Japanese article.

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This log starts on 30 September 2026. Display and classification checks are distinct from a review of the legal analysis.

2026-09-30 — Presentation update: added the article type, this change log and a link to consultation options. The existing article text was preserved.

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