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Trademark Act (Act No.127 of April 13, 1959, as consolidated up to Act No.16 of 2008)
Year of Version: 2008
Date of Entry into Force: April 13, 1959
Date of Text (Enacted): April 13, 1959
Type of Text: Main IP Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter: Competition, Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Geographical Indications, Industrial Property, IP Regulatory Body, Trade Names, Trademarks
Notes: This compilation of Japan's trademark law takes into account amendments to the principal Trademark Act No. 127 of April 13, 1959 up to Act No. 16 of April 18, 2008.