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Japan
Japan has been a member of WIPO since 1975 and is a signatory to over 20 WIPO treaties.
WIPO has an external office located in Tokyo.
The national IP offices of Japan are Japan Copyright Office (JCO) and Japan Patent Office (JPO). The offices are located in Tokyo.
Contact information
Intellectual property landscape: Japan
WIPO memberships
IP legal information
- WIPO lex database for IP laws, regulations, judgements and treaties
- IP policies, manuals and model agreements from universities and research institutions
IP statistics
- Statistical IP profile including data on patent, utility models, trademark and industrial design applications
Global Innovation Index ranking
Japan ranks 12th among the 140 economies featured in the GII 2025.
The Global Innovation Index (GII) ranks world economies according to their innovation capabilities. Consisting of roughly 80 indicators, grouped into innovation inputs and outputs, the GII aims to capture the multi-dimensional facets of innovation.
Learn moreWIPO news and events: Japan
News
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First WIPO Cross-Regional Forum for Women Creators and Entrepreneurs Concludes in the Philippines
October 12, 2026 -
Open Call for Internship at WIPO Japan Office
May 29, 2026 -
ASEAN IP Leaders Gather to Discuss the Future IP Offices
May 11, 2026 -
Women Innovators Take the Lead: Pitch & Protect STEM Conference Empowers the Next Generation
March 26, 2026 -
From Dreams to Business: How WIPO Boosted 50 Young Entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe
March 3, 2026
Events
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Intellectual Property in ASEAN
November 04, 2026 -
The Latest Trends in U.S. Innovation and Intellectual Property from Silicon Valley
November 17, 2026 -
Learning from the Experience of a Long-Time Corporate PCT User
November 26, 2026
