[Japan] NEW Examination guideline of similar Goods/Services [12-2025]
2024-12-23
A new edition of the examination guidelines of similar goods/services has been published by the Japan Patent Office, on December 13, 2024. The Japan Patent Office will apply the new edition of the examination guidelines to all trademark applications filed after January 1, 2025. After the new examination guidelines take effect, the following goods/services will be reclassified as shown below: Former NEW Class Goods/Service Class Goods/Service 20 Susa [vegetable fibers used as binding and strengthening agents in construction namely for plaster walls] → 19 Susa [vegetable fibers used as binding and strengthening agents in construction namely for plaster walls] 44 Providing non-medical care services for elderly persons […]