Research and study conducted by IIP in FY 2013 is as follows.The reports(Japanese text) are available at the Institute of Intellectual Property Library.
| Desirable fee system and description requirement for claims | summary |
| Issues faced by companies, etc. with regard to the operation of the system specified in Article 35 of the Patent Act and possible solutions thereto | summary |
| Effect of Patent Rights in Light of the Diversification of the Manner of Exercising Rights | summary |
| Desirable Amendment and Other Procedures and Systems under the Patent Registration Order | summary |
| Desirable Monopolistic License System | summary |
| Establishment and Operation of a Patent System Conducive to Patent Stability in Infringement Lawsuits | summary |
| Application Behavior for Industrial Property Rights toward Acceleration of Techno logical Innovation in Japan | summary |