Our comprehensive watching service informs you about registrations in the Latin alphabet or the Japanese Kana that you might want to object to by filing an opposition. In addition, it allows for pre-emptive legal remedies at a very early stage, because it highlights pending applications a couple of weeks after they have been filed; that is, several months earlier than regular services. As a result, your objections may be submitted to the examiner for consideration during examination. This saves costs and increases the chances of success compared to filing oppositions, which can be filed in Japan only after the grant of registration.

Our watching service calls your attention to possible infringements of your trademark rights early. It also includes information that is crucial for determining your approach, such as an assessment of your chances of success should you pursue legal actions and the risk of counter-actions to your opposition. Upon request, we are pleased to provide you with a sample watching report in English, German or Japanese.