Monthly Archives: July 2024

Early Detection of Cancer by Urine Test “miSignal”

  • July 31, 2024
#patent #trademark

　“miSignal” (Japanese Trademark Registration No. 6548820), a cancer risk test, has been newly added as an optional test this year in the regular health checkups that our firm employees receive.

miSignal

　This test analyzes microRNAs contained in urine and enables early detection of five types of cancer in men (lung, stomach, colon, esophagus, and pancreas) and seven types of cancer in women (ovary and breast cancer). When I took the test for the first time, I received a 20-page test result report following the page in the photo below.

miSignal report

　Craif Inc, which operates the test, is a venture company from Tokai National Higher Education and Research System (Nagoya University). By using an exosome extraction device with zinc oxide nanowires, it is now possible to detect a wide variety of microRNAs from a small amount of urine. The invention of “body fluid extract containing microRNA” disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-92688 and Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-123592 (divisional application) is presumably related to this technology.

　We hope that the miSignal test will be widely used and that many people will be able to extend their healthy life expectancy through early detection of cancer risk. (Conan)

　(Reference site)
https://misignal.jp/ (Japanese only)
https://craif.com/en/

Speaking of Toyohashi’s Specialty…

  • July 24, 2024
#Regional Collective Trademark #trademark

In early June, I had a chance to visit Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture and in the evening after finishing my business, I wanted to eat something gourmet from Toyohashi! I decided to try “Toyohashi Curry Udon” for the first time.
According to the “Five Articles of Toyohashi Curry Udon (Japanese Only),” the main features of this dish are that it contains rice, grated yam, and curry udon noodles in that order from the bottom of the bowl, and that it uses a quail egg produced in Toyohashi.
Different stores seem to offer a variety of “Toyohashi Curry Udon” and the one we had was topped with a deep-fried quail egg, hash browns, and cheese.
The inclusion of rice allowed us to eat the curry roux without leaving any of it behind, so we were quite full. It was very tasty.
“Toyohashi Curry Udon” is a regional collective trademark (Japanese Trademark Registration No. 5990959) of the Toyohashi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Toyohashi Curry Udon

An illustration card of a Capcom character eating Toyohashi Curry Udon was on the tray. The card reads “CAPCOM TRIP TOKAI” and appears to be part of a collaboration project between JR Tokai and Capcom.

CAPCOM TRIP TOKAI

After-dinner desserts are also available♪
Speaking of Toyohashi sweets, “Pirene” is one of them.
We bought some at the Bon Toraya main store and headed home with great satisfaction.
“Pirene” is a registered trademark (Japanese Trademark Registration No. 6137384) of Bon Toraya Co.

Bon Toraya Pirene

Hunny Pirene also had Capcom characters on it.
I checked “CAPCOM TRIP TOKAI” and found that a collaboration project titled “Let’s go hunting in Toyohashi” is being held until July 31, and it looks like you can enjoy exploring the city of Toyohashi with the digital stamp rally “TOYOHASHI QUEST”.
CAPCOM TRIP TOKAI Toyohashi, Let’s go hunting! (Japanese Only)

After returning home, I had a Pirene.
The bean paste butter Pirene was also delicious.
The fluffy texture was great♪ (Cacao)

”Snack-like Tomato” created by a confectionery shop

  • July 17, 2024
#trademark

Chunichi Building fully opened in Sakae, Nagoya on April 23 this year (2024).
Chunichi Building official website (Japanese only) (chunichi-building.jp)
For some reason, tomatoes are sold at the Japanese and Western confectionery stores that have opened here.
The tomatoes are made by Ena Kawakamiya, a company that manufactures and sells sweets using chestnuts, a local specialty, in Ena City, Gifu, in cooperation with local chestnut growers.

Okashina Tomato (Snack-like Tomato)

The secret of its deliciousness:
By reducing the water content to less than half of the normal level, the tomatoes store nutrients in the fruit and increase the sugar content in the small fruit. Pesticides are kept to a minimum.
Tomatoes are harvested at full ripeness and shipped on the same day.
Selected for high sugar content by sugar content sensor.

More impressive than the sweetness was the richness of the tomato flavor.
If you are interested, why not give it a try?
(Time)

Registered trademark:
Trademark : Okashina Tomato (Snack-like Tomato)
Registration No. : No. 6403613
Registration Date : June 17, 2021
https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1801/TR/JP-2019-151717/40/en

Sweet Buns

  • July 11, 2024
#invention #patent #trademark

　Hello. This is Raspberry, Kiku.
　This time, I would like to introduce you to high-grade sweet bean and high-grade jam sweet buns from Yamazaki Baking Co. There are several bread manufacturers, but I would like to focus on Yamazaki Baking Co.
　This is the first time I bought their high-grade sweet bean and high-grade jam sweet buns.

high-grade sweet bean and high-grade jam sweet buns from Yamazaki Baking Co.

　Yamazaki Baking produces not only sweet buns but also Japanese sweets and rice balls.
　The company’s sweet buns have a relatively long expiration date and can be stored for a long time, making them a valuable food in times of disaster.
　Yamazaki Baking Company has been applying for patents since 1972, and for trademark registration since 1954.
　The year 1954 was the year that the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) decided on January 28, 1954 to designate April 18 of every year as “Invention Day” for the purpose of promoting and educating people about the patent system and other industrial property rights systems.
　I felt the history and future potential of intellectual property.

Yamazaki Baking Company (English) https://www.yamazakipan.co.jp/english/businesses/bread/index.html
Japan Patent Office Invention Day (English) https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/introduction/rekishi/hatsumei.html

Salted Olives ~Fragata~

  • July 5, 2024
#trademark

　Salted olives are found in salads, ajillo, pizza, pasta, and other dishes from the Mediterranean region. I bought them because I saw them at an imported food store.

FRAGATA OLIVES

　It is a product of Angel Camacho, the company that owns the Fragata brand. The company is located in a vast olive grove near Seville, Spain, and has accumulated know-how in olive production and processing for more than 120 years since its establishment in 1897 (see “Fragata” page of Yutaka Trading Company Limited)
　”Fragata” means “Frigate”. Above the word “Fragata” on the bottle label is a mark of a sailing ship that appears to be a frigate.

FRAGATA OLIVES

　A J-PlatPat search revealed that ” FRAGATA ” and “フラガタ／FRAGATA ” are registered trademarks (the right holder is “Grupo Angel Camacho, S. El”). The trademark “FRAGATA” is a registered trademark for “FRAGATA”.
　FRAGATA” was registered on November 28, 1978 (Japanese registration No. 1356727 ) as a trademark for processed vegetables and fruits (Class 29) and fruits (Class 31) etc. “フラガタ／FRAGATA ” was registered on September 21, 1990 (Japanese registration No. 2262810 ) for edible fats (Class 29) and seasonings (Class 30).

FRAGATA OLIVES

　I tried one piece as it is as a snack, and felt the unique flavor and oiliness of olives in a salty taste. It is very good with alcohol. I think they would be very tasty if used in cooking (Hiro).