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Unlock Your Creativity: Join the Patent Contest 2022

The excitement is in the air as the consortium of Japan's Ministry of Education, the Japan Patent Office, the Japan Patent Attorneys Association, and INPIT (Independent Administrative Institution Industrial Property Digital Library) announce the opening of applications for the 2022 Patent Contest and Design Patent Contest. Kicking off on June 22, young innovators from high schools, technical colleges, and universities across the nation are invited to put their inventive skills to the test!

A Platform for Young Innovators

This contest serves as a platform to celebrate and reward the ingenuity of students. Participants can showcase their original inventions or designs, with the chance to be acknowledged for their exceptional contributions. The 2021 Patent Contest received 605 submissions, resulting in 30 outstanding awards across various categories, while the Design Patent Contest attracted 711 submissions also earning 30 awards. This reflects the vast talent pool waiting to be discovered and supported.

Contest Details

Contest Name:

2022 Patent Contest / Design Patent Contest

Organizers:

Ministry of Education, Japan Patent Office, Japan Patent Attorneys Association, INPIT

Supported By:

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Application Period:

June 22 – September 25, 2022

Eligibility:

High school, technical college, university, and vocational students

Submission Content:

Original inventions or designs created by the applicants

Submission Method:

Applications accepted via web form or mail.
For detailed conditions and requirements, please visit the contest official website.

Important Dates

• - June 22, 2022: Application opens
• - September 25, 2022: Application deadline
• - Early December 2022: Announcement of award winners (eligible for grant support)
• - Mid-March 2023: Award ceremony (Venue: Tokyo)

Benefits of Participating

Winners of the outstanding awards will receive substantial support in the patent process, including assistance from patent attorneys to prepare and file the necessary documentation. The following benefits qualify for award winners:
1. Free advice from patent attorneys
2. Coverage of patent application fees and design registration costs, including examination requests and initial years' fees (1st to 3rd year)

Inventive Experience Workshops

To better prepare participants for the contest, we offer **