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Education & Training — Trademark Registration Guide for Japan

Trademark guide for educational institutions, online course providers, and training businesses in Japan. Covers classes for teaching services, e-learning platforms, and educational materials.

Essential Classes

1 class

Recommended Classes

2 classes

Min. Filing Cost

¥12,000~

Gov. fees only / 1 class

Essential Classes

These classes are the minimum requirement for Education & Training businesses in Japan.

Recommended Classes

Consider these classes as your business grows and expands.

Optional Classes

Consider these for future business expansion.

Trademark Filing Tips for Education & Training

  • Class 41 covers educational services, training, and online course delivery.
  • If you sell textbooks, workbooks, or printed materials, Class 16 is recommended.
  • Class 9 covers downloadable educational software, apps, and e-learning content.

Common Mistakes

  • Overlooking Class 9 for digital educational content and e-learning platforms.
  • Not registering Class 16 for branded printed educational materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an online course platform need Class 42?

Class 41 covers the educational service itself. Class 42 may be needed if your platform provides SaaS-based learning management system (LMS) tools to other educators.

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