JPO Establishes AI Advisors and Enhances AI Examination Support

Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has announced the establishment of AI advisors to support patent examiners with AI-related technology. Additionally, the JPO is enhancing its system for AI examinations to ensure efficient and high-quality reviews of AI-related inventions.

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The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has established a new position for external experts, termed AI Advisors, to provide patent examiners with specialized knowledge on AI-related technologies. This initiative aims to improve the examination process for patents involving artificial intelligence.

Furthermore, the JPO is enhancing its internal systems to support AI examinations, focusing on efficiency and quality. These measures indicate a proactive approach by the JPO to adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology and its patent implications, ensuring that patent examinations keep pace with technological advancements.

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Review JPO announcements regarding the role and engagement of AI Advisors.
Monitor JPO system enhancements for AI examination support.

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Press Release FY2023

March 2024

Press Releases 28 Mar. New Position for External Experts Called AI Advisors to be Established to Support Patent Examiners in Accessing Expert Knowledge on AI-Related Technology(External link)

February 2024

Press Releases 21 Feb. Minister Saito Holds Meeting with WIPO Director General Tang (External link) Press Releases 21 Feb. Commissioner Hamano of the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and Director General Tang of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) signed the "Cooperation Statement in the field of support for SMEs, Start-ups and Entrepreneurs" (External link)

January 2024

No information available.

December 2023

Press Releases 18 Dec. JPO Hosts the G7 Heads of IP Office Conversation in the Metaverse (External link)

November 2023

No information available.

October 2023

Press Releases 5 Oct. I-OPEN PROJECT Designated Recipient of Good Design Award 2023 (External link) (External link) Press Releases 2 Oct. Release of the Results of the FY2023 Annual User Satisfaction Surveys on Examination Quality (External link)

September 2023

Press Releases 21 Sep. System for the Team Supporting AI Examinations to be Enhanced to Achieve Efficient and Highest-Quality Examinations of AI-Related Inventions (External link)

August 2023

No information available.

July 2023

Press Releases 18 Jul. Inter-governmental Cooperation Advanced in the Field of Intellectual Property (External link)

June 2023

No information available.

May 2023

Press Releases 30 May. Results of Patent Information Analysis Indicate Japan’s Strong Presence in the Field of Green Transformation (GX) Technologies (External link)

April 2023

Press Releases 27 Apr. Efforts for Enhancing Bilateral Economic Ties Made with Prime Minister Hasina and Government Mission of Bangladesh Visiting Japan(External link) Top of page

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