特許廳總合廳舍, Government office building in Chiyoda, Japan
The Japan Patent Office Building is a modern administrative complex in central Tokyo that houses multiple floors of specialized departments handling patents, trademarks, and intellectual property matters. The spaces are functionally designed to support the work of examiners and specialists who process applications and registrations daily.
The building opened on June 7, 1989, establishing a centralized location for managing Japan's patent administration. Its creation marked an important step in modernizing the infrastructure for protecting intellectual property rights in the country.
The Japan Patent Office Building serves as the primary center for intellectual property protection, reflecting Japan's commitment to technological advancement and innovation.
The building is easily accessible near Kasumigaseki Station and reachable by public transportation. Visitors can attend information sessions about patent and trademark procedures, though it is advisable to check in advance which areas are open to the public.
The building processes over 300,000 patent applications annually, making it one of the world's largest intellectual property processing centers.
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