Trademark Dept.

　The Trademark Department provides comprehensive trademark prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, investigation, and dispute-resolution services.
 

　There are approximately 43 staff, including more than 8 certified professionals in the Trademark Department, including attorneys, trademark agents, and dedicated to trademark services in the English/Japanese-language. 
　Its principal services include:
* Trademark availability inquiries;
* Clearance searches;
* Filing and prosecution;
* Office Action analysis;
* Preparation of persuasive written arguments;
* Consent negotiations;
* Licensing recordals;
* Assignments and changes of registration particulars;
* Renewal of trademark registrations;
* Oppositions;
* Invalidation proceedings;
* Non-use cancellation proceedings;
* Use investigations;
* Evidence collection and searches;
* Preparation of submissions and defenses in contentious trademark matters.