PUBLICATIONS

 

jpaapatent_betsu13hyoushi “Protection of the Innovation characterized by the combination of drugs in time of Trial”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Research Report – Specification Endurable in Patent Enforcement
Bibliography: Research Report 38, pp1-14 (2014)
Publisher: Central Research Institute of Intellectual Property, JPAA

 

“Introduction to the discussion on various issues involving product-by-process claims in the 10th Open Forum of Central Research Institute of Intellectual Property, JPAA (November 9th, 2012, in Osaka)”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO (co-authored)
Magizine: Research Report – Various Issues involving Patent Specification
Bibliography: Research Report 34, pp162-192 (2013)
Publisher: Central Research Institute of Intellectual Property, JPAA

 

“A study on the Compatibility of Framework of Judgment presented by the Grand Panel Decision on product-by-process claims with Acknowledgement of Gist of Invention in the Examination”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Research Report – Various Issues involving Patent Specification
Bibliography: Research Report 34, pp134-149 (2013)
Publisher: Central Research Institute of Intellectual Property, JPAA

 

“Admissibilty of Correction to Introcue Disclaimer – Solder Resist Case”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Book: Tokkyo Hanrei Hyakusen (The Casebook of 100 Cases on Patent Law)
Bibliography: Volume 4, pp90-91 (2012)
Publisher: Yuhikaku

 

“Admissibilty of Amendment to Introduce Disclaimer in time of Trial”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Intellectual Property LAW and POLICY JOURNAL
Bibliography: Volume 34, pp57-86 (2011)
Publisher: Research Institute for Information Law & Policy, Hokkaido University

 

“Admissibilty of Amendment to Introduce Disclaimer in time of Trial”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Research Report – Various Issues involving Amendment and Correction
Bibliography: Research Report 28, pp36-52 (2011)
Publisher: Central Research Institute of Intellectual Property, JPAA

 

“A study on “no actual damage defense” against “statutory reasonable royalty damage” stipulated as minimum damage in Japanese Patent Law Article 102(3) and Japanese Trademark Law Article 38(3)”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Book: Intellectual Property Infringement and Damage
Bibliography: pp85-114 (2011)
Publisher: Seibundo

 

“Novelty Doctrine involving Use Invention”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Book: Various Issues Involving Claim Interpretation
Bibliography: pp261-286 (2010)
Publisher: Shouji Houmu

 

“A Study on the establishment of Novelty of Use Invention”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Intellectual Property LAW and POLICY JOURNAL
Bibliography: Volume 24, pp117-147 (2009)
Publisher: Research Institute for Information Law & Policy, Hokkaido University

 

“A study on “no actual damage defense” against “statutory reasonable royalty damage” stipulated as minimum damage in Japanese Patent Law Article 102(3) and Japanese Trademark Law Article 38(3)”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Research Report – Theory on Damages arising from Infringement of Intellectual Property
Bibliography: Research Report 24, pp87-110 (2009)
Publisher: Central Research Institute of Intellectual Property, JPAA
It is stated in Japanese Patent Law and Trademark Law that, when patent or trademark is infringed, the patent or trademark right holder is entitled to the recovery of reasonable royalty as a minimum damage. However, the Supreme Court affirmed “no actual damage defense” in a Trademark infringement litigation. This report analyses theoretical problems associated with such approach. The report also discusses if the same approach is possible to Patent infringement litigation. such approach. This report is the one of the outcome of a working group of Central Research Institute of Intellectual Property. The working group was chaired by Ryu Takabayashi, a professor at Waseda University and the author was a member of it.

 

“Novelty Doctrine on Use Invention in time of Trial”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Patent
Bibliography: Vol. 62, No. 1, pp43-57 (2009)
Publisher: Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)

 

“Novelty Doctrine on Use Invention in time of Trial”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Research Report – Claim Interpretation
Bibliography: Research Report 23, pp225-247 (2008)
Publisher: Central Research Institute of Intellectual Property, JPAA
This article discusses Japan’s unique approach to use invention. JPO examination guidelines treats that “use” limitation in a claim directed to a product can be a basis for establishing novelty over prior art even when it doesn’t affect the identity of the claimed product over prior art. This report is the one of the outcome of a working group of Central Research Institute of Intellectual Property. The working group was chaired by Ryu Takabayashi, a professor at Waseda University and the author was a member of it.

 

“Method for Producing Water-Insoluble Monoazo Dye case”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Casebook of Intellectual Property Rights
Bibliography: Volume (3) 43-47 (2006)
Publisher: Asia-Pacific Industrial Property Center, Japan Patent Office (JPO)
This is a book publsihed by Japan Patent Office and intended to introduce to foreign practioners especially those in Asia-Pacific regions some of the leading court decisions on various intellectual property matters in Japan.

 

“System for Purchasing on the Internet Case”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Casebook of Intellectual Property Rights
Bibliography: Volume (3)61-65 (2006)
Publisher: Asia-Pacific Industrial Property Center, Japan Patent Office (JPO)
This is a book publsihed by Japan Patent Office and intended to introduce to foreign practioners especially those in Asia-Pacific regions some of the leading court decisions on various intellectual property matters in Japan.

 

“A Study on the Patentability of Human ES Cell related Technologies in respect of Bioethical Issues”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Patent
Bibliography: Vol. 58, No. 12, pp69-82 (2005)
Publisher: Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)
This article discusses Japan Patent Office’s approach to the patentability of human ES cell technology.

 

“A Study on the Necessity of the Introduction of Support Requirement and the Practice thereof in Japan”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Intellectual Property Management
Bibliography: Vol. 53, No. 11, pp1707-1722 (2003)
Publisher: Japan Intellectual Property Association
This article discusses necessity of the Introduction of Support Requirement into Japanese patent practice.

 

“Claim Interpretation of the Product-by-Process Claims in Japan”
Author: MASAHIRO NANJO
Magizine: Patent
Bibliography: Vol. 55, No. 5, pp21-28 (2002)
Publisher: Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)
This article discusses Japan’s approach to the product-by-process claims.

 

“Cont. 160 Business Model Patents in Japan and the United States”
Author: Business Patent Research Committee, Software Information Center
Book: Casebook of Intellectual Property Rights
Bibliography: ISBN4-526-04824-0(2001)
Publisher: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun
This book was published to provide Business Model Patents with many actual examples. Masahiro Nanjo was involved in the research and the publication as a comittee member.

 

“272 Business Model Patents in Japan and the United States”
Author: Business Patent Research Committee, Software Information Center
Book: Casebook of Intellectual Property Rights
Bibliography: ISBN4-526-04616-7(2000)
Publisher: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun
This book was published to provide Business Model Patents with many actual examples. Masahiro Nanjo was involved in the research and the publication as a comittee member.