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Patent Act (Act No. 121 of April 13, 1959, as amended up to Act No. 36 of May 14, 2014), Japan
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April 13, 1959
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特許法 (昭和34年4月13日法律第121号。最終改正平成26年4月13日法律第36号)
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Patent Act (Act No. 121 of April 13, 1959, as amended up to Act No. 36 of May 14, 2014)
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