Public Comment on Draft Examination Guidelines for Similar Goods and Services (Nice Classification 13-2027 Edition)
「類似商品・役務審査基準〔国際分類第13-2027版対応〕（案）」に対する意見募集について
Published: 2026-09-18 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Closed · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-10-19 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-09-19
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AI summary
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Summary
The Japan Patent Office has opened a public comment period on a draft revision of its examination guidelines for similar goods and services, aligned with the 13-2027 edition of the international (Nice) classification. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-09-18 and comments are accepted until 2026-10-19 at 23:59. The matter is handled by the Trademark International Classification Office of the Trademark Division, Trademark and Design Examination Department.
Business Impact
Changes to how goods and services are classified as similar could affect trademark filing, examination, and portfolio strategies for businesses operating in Japan.
Recommended Action
Consider reviewing the official Japanese source and, if relevant, preparing comments before the stated deadline.