Copyright Registration in Japan
A work is automatically protected by copyright when it is created. However it may be difficult to assert your rights without copyright registration. We provide assistance for copyright registration with the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan and SOFTiC of Japan in case of software.
If desired, please contact to us for detailed advice.
COST (Except for Computer Program)
| Type of Registration | Attorney’s Fee | Official Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration of a person’s true name | JPY50,000 / copyright | JPY9,000 / copyright |
| Registration of the date of first publication of work or work first became public | JPY50,000 / copyright | JPY3,000 / copyright |
| Registration of transfer of copyright | JPY60,000 / copyright | JPY18,000 / copyright |
※Miscellaneous fees are not covered in the above list.
※Forwarding a Copyright Certificate by courier mail will be added to the indicated amounts.
COST (Computer Program)
| Type of Registration | Attorney’s Fee | Official Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration of a person’s true name | JPY70,000 / copyright | JPY56,100 / copyright |
| Registration of the date of creation | JPY70,000 / copyright | JPY50,100 / copyright |
| Registration of transfer of copyright | JPY70,000 / copyright | JPY65,100 / copyright |
※Miscellaneous fees are not covered in the above list.
※Forwarding a Copyright Certificate by courier mail will be added to the indicated amounts.
Payment Method
For your convenience, we accept the following forms of payment:
- PAYPAL (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
An additional PayPal service charge (approx. 4%) will be charged on the total fees.
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Patent & Trademark Attorney Profile
Tokuko Suzuki
Patent & Trademark Attorney
Bachelor of Economics, Hitotsubashi University
Tokuko Suzuki initially worked for Walt Disney Japan (WDJ) for five years where she obtained considerable experience in merchandise licensing and branding. In 2002, she joined Wenping & Company, a private firm dedicated to servicing the IP rights protection requirements of Japanese companies globally, and where her WDJ involvement in merchandise licensing proved highly useful in providing consultancy advice and support in overseas trademark registration and trademark portfolio management for Japanese client firms.
Tokuko Suzuki established Zen Patent and Trademark Attorneys with TAKAYUKI TAKAMATSU.
Takayuki Takamatsu
Patent & Trademark Attorney
Master of Nuclear Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Shortly after passing the licensure exam for patent attorneys, Takayuki Takamatsu first joined an IP law firm for a few years, and then worked for the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan engaged in the creation and application of useful technologies in life science and biotechnology, materials and chemistry, electronics and manufacturing, energy and the environment, among others. As Technology Licensing Manager at AIST, Takamatsu directly participated and managed negotiations for patent licensing. Takamatsu’s stint at AIST also enabled him to acquire extensive experience in patent prosecution and litigation in the fields of materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, software and computer systems.
Takamatsu co-founded Zen Patent and Trademark Attorneys with TOKUKO SUZUKI.
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