Japan Patent Office

Oita's bid to register 'hot spring' trademark...
The Asahi Shimbun
Even in a country rich with hot springs, Oita Prefecture stands out as one of the most blessed. But its application to register a trademark for "onsen ken" (hot spring...
Panasonic No. 1 in Japanese patents for 2011
The Japan Patent Office (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
For the eighth consecutive year, Panasonic Corp. obtained more patents in Japan in 2011 than any other company.
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