The various rules and regulations governing patents and the examination of patent applications in the JPO are available in English and Japanese [http://www.cas.go.jp/jp/seisaku/hourei/data2.html].

The JPO website also provides a list of the patent and trademark laws and regulations of various countries and regions [http://www.jpo.go.jp/shiryou_e/index.htm (20071215)].

Please visit siberkhem.blogspot.com for further information (see 20071207).