Etoile International IP Law Firm

With our cross-sectional experience in the IP industry, we will support you in maximizing the power of IP.

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  • Consultation on IP
  • Consultation on IP strategy and IP disputes
  • IP-related contract review service

We provide IP advisory services based on the knowledge gained from our experience as in-house patent attorneys

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Weekdays: 10:00-18:00

Saturday: 10:00-13:00 (Spot IP consultation only)

Sundays and public holidays: Business Holiday

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Disseminating information related to food tech, including intellectual property information

Articles on FoodTech

FoodTech & IP (note Magazine, Japanese)

EtoileIP Insight (blog)

*We are always happy to accept requests to write or contribute information on intellectual property and food tech (please feel free to contact us through the Inquiry Form).

What’s New

  • Patent Analysis of Alternative Fat Related Companies

    I recently gave you a brief overview of the patent status of several alternative fat-related companies by technology, Patent Status of Alternative Fat Related Companies We have taken two of the companies mentioned in the above article, nourish ingredients and MosaMeat, and analyzed them in detail and compiled them into “note” article (paid article, Japanese…

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  • Patent Analysis of Mycoprotein Related Companies

    I have recently provided an overview of the patent status of several mycoprotein-related companies, Patent Status of Mycoprotein Related Companies This time, of the companies mentioned in the above article, we have conducted a somewhat detailed analysis of the three patents of MYCOTECHNOLOGY and summarized them as “note” article (this is a paid article, Japanese…

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  • Patent Status of Alternative Fat Related Companies

    At the Foovo seminar, which I introduced in my post at the beginning of the year on the patent status of mycoprotein-related companies, there was also a discussion on the trend of alternative fats, and the organizer’s presentation materials were very well organized (the seminar archives can be viewed by becoming a paid member of…

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  • Patent Prosecution Cases Related to AI-related Technologies

    About ten days ago, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) published an announcement regarding patent examination cases related to AI-related technologies (we wanted to tell you about this more timely, but we missed the announcement from the JPO…). Patent Prosecution Cases Related to AI-related Technologies In light of the recent rapid spread of AI in various…

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  • Revision of Trademark Examination Standards (Introduction of Consent System, etc.)

    Recently, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) announced the revision of the trademark examination standards in response to the 2023 amendment of the law, including the introduction of the Consent System. Trademark Examination Guidelines (Revised 16th Edition) The revised examination criteria will apply to applications filed on or after April 1, 2024. The main points of…

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  • Various systems related to food (labeling system for nutrition and health functions, food use inventions)

    I recently attended a seminar on food use inventions co-hosted by the Japan Patent Attorneys Association and the JBA Intellectual Property Committee, where I had the opportunity to listen to some useful information about the current status of food use inventions in Japan. I would like to briefly introduce the food labeling system and, from…

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