Korekiyo Takahashi and the Japan Patent Office-United States Patent and Trademark Office Legacy

<span>The authors explore the historical legacy between the JPO and USPTO, as seen through the decades-long friendship of Korekiyo Takahashi, the father of the Japanese patent system and first JPO Commissioner, and Schuyler Duryee, USPTO Chief Deputy and Secretary.&nbsp;The article highlights personal engagement in the late 19th century as the starting point, particularly focusing on Takahashi, who&nbsp;undertook a concerted effort to modernize Japan's intellectual property system, influenced by the American model, and establish Japan in the global patent world. Over the years, the&nbsp;two offices developed a close cooperative relationship, evolving into key partners in global IP, from creation of the Trilateral Patent Offices, along with the European Patent Office;&nbsp;to leading in patent harmonization efforts and improvement of patent quality and efficiency.</span>