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Explore our blog, “Statistical Data Related to Patents (October 2024)”, authored by Norie Matsuyama, Yoshio Murai, Koichi Sawai, Satoshi Hamada, Jun Homma, Yusuke Nakamura and Junko Kakihara. In the event that you become involved in patent disputes or consider utilizing procedures such as trials for invalidation, patent oppositions or hantei (advisory opinions), it is helpful to keep in mind statistical trends, such as how much time it takes to go through the procedures and what decisions are frequently made. In order to make it easier to understand the statistical information considered useful, we regularly summarize the statistical data related to patents and the source of such information. This article is an updated version of such statistical data based on information published as of October 2024. We have also included statistical data regarding which the subject thereof is not only patents but intellectual property rights as a whole, which we also believe are useful. For example, the “Number of Intellectual Property Appeal Cases Commenced and Disposed, and Average Time Intervals from Commencement to Disposition (Courts of First Instance: All District Courts)” in Section II. A. 1. below sets forth statistical data regarding “intellectual property appeal cases” which are not limited to patent suits; on the other hand, “Number of Patent Suits Commenced at District Courts” in the same section sets forth statistical data regarding “Patent Suits” which fall under ordinary civil procedures. To read the full article, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gK5irQrj #TMIblog

Season’s Greetings from TMI Associates! Thank you to our clients and colleagues for your trust and support in 2024. This holiday season, we celebrate our shared successes and look forward to continuing our collaboration in the coming year. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful holiday season!

Explore our recent article on The Legal 500: Pharmaceutical Advertising Comparative Guide, written by our attorneys Sayaka Ueno, Hitoshi Fujimaki and Ryuya Katagiri. The guide provides a practical overview of pharmaceutical advertising law, covering key topics such as relevant legislation, self-regulation guidelines, press releases, gifts, samples, grants and donations, anti-bribery rules, and the roles of regulatory authorities and courts. To read the full article in the Japan chapter, please visit The Legal 500’s website: https://lnkd.in/gvCm2kp5 #TMIPublication #PharmaceuticalAdvertising #Legal500

We are proud to announce that TMI Associates was recognized by the Japan Law Firm Awards 2024. To discover all of our firm’s rankings, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gQ53WWDD

TMI Associates (Thailand) has released their "TMI Eyes No. 19: Lessons from the First Administrative Fine under Thailand's PDPA" newsletter. #TMIBangkok #TMInewsletter #PDPA

We are proud to announce that TMI Associates and our lawyers were recognized by Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025. To discover all of our firm’s rankings, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gYuKEafe #TMIAward #Chambersasiapacific2025

Explore our recent article, " Inventor Remuneration (Japan)” written by our attorneys Hiroshi Nemoto, Yoshiyuki Takanashi, Satoshi Hamada, Riku Matsumoto, Moeha Hosonuma, and Shotaro Yoshii.   This practice note is addressing employer obligations to pay remuneration to employee-inventors beyond their normal salary as a reward and additional compensation (or consideration) for creating patentable inventions. This Note forms part of a global suite of country-specific resources helping in-house lawyers and private practice attorneys navigate each country's legal framework for employee-inventor remuneration. This includes the types of inventions that trigger remuneration, eligibility, the amount and form of remuneration, the time window to assert claims for remuneration, and the inventor employment status required for an award of remuneration. It also addresses steps an employer can take to manage the risks of a remuneration action, claim, or lawsuit from an employee-inventor.   To read the full article, please visit Thomson Reuters Practical Law’s website: https://lnkd.in/g-3mX8RF   #TMIpublication #InventorRemuneration

We are proud to announce that TMI Associates and our lawyer, Haruo Narimoto, were recognized by Chambers and Partners FinTech 2025. Discover the full rankings here: https://lnkd.in/gs7jHsf2 #TMIAward #Fintech #FintechLaw

Explore our recent article, " Terminating Licenses of IP Rights (Japan)” written by our attorneys Hiroshi Nemoto, Yoshiyuki Takanashi, Satoshi Hamada, Riku Matsumoto, Moeha Hosonuma, and Shotaro Yoshii.   This practice note is discussing the key legal issues that may arise under Japanese law when terminating a license of intellectual property rights. This Note forms part of a suite of country-specific resources that covers global jurisdictions (see Terminating Licenses of IP Rights Toolkit (Global)). This Note helps in-house lawyers and private practice attorneys understand whether, when, and how to terminate an IP license under the laws of Japan and provides measures to manage the associated risks.   To read the full article, please visit Thomson Reuters Practical Law’s website: https://lnkd.in/gBTHuj7S   #TMIpublication #TerminatingLicensesofIPRights

Explore our recent article, " Records Retention: Overview (Japan)” written by our attorneys Yuto Noro, Tomohiro Hayashi, Yuto Kakiyama, Junko Fushimi and Shota Nakayama. This practice note provides a high-level overview of key records retention requirements relating to personal data in Japan. It addresses governing laws, authority guidance, and sector-specific requirements. Please note that this practice note does not address every records retention obligation under Japanese law. To read the full article, please visit Thomson Reuters Practical Law’s website: https://lnkd.in/gHzi89xU #TMIpublication #RecordsRetention