≪ “Type B” Conditions of Use ≫

【Important Explanation】

Type B "Low-cost legal service" is a service that focuses on cost reduction and is realized by curtailing as much as possible the workload of the trademark experts working for our firm. Therefore, in order to be eligible for obtaining that service, it is necessary to strictly observe the following conditions of use. We thank you in advance for your understanding and are looking forward to receiving your requests.

1. Please send us requests only via e-mail ()

【Note】: Please use the above prescribed form "Type B" Request E-mail

2. Regarding search for prior registrations before filing, we conduct it if requested by the applicant, using IPDL (Japan Patent Office trademark search database).

　＜Search fee JP¥20,000. per case.＞

　【Note】: It is not guaranteed that the search results will match the JPO
    examination results.

3. Regarding designated goods or designated services, please be sure to select them from the goods and services indicated in "Goods classification table"

　【Note】: Cases indicating goods and services other than the ones in
               "Goods classification table" will not be accepted.

4. The response to notifications of Reasons for refusal (Office Action) will be limited to “Amendment” ＜No Attorney's fee will be charged.＞.

5. Consulting and question-and-answer services are NOT included.

6. Delivery of documents concerning completed JPO procedures will be made via e-mail or FAX.

　＜Examples for documents of procedures＞:

“Search Report",  "copy of Application documents",  "Notification of Application number",  "Notification of Reasons for refusal",  "copy of Amendment",  "Notification of decision for registration",  "copy of Transmittal of payment", etc.

■ We will send you the original “Registration Certificate” by post.

7. Please make the entire remittance ＜Attorney's fee +Official fee＞ at the time of request to file an application for TradeMark and before the registration.

 　＜Note: please refer to Schedule list of Fees for "Type B" ＞

8. In case a refund of the sum that the client has remitted is necessary, (ex: in case the client decides NOT to file the application ), please note that the bank commission for the Refund will be the client's responsibility.