Trademark question generation system, trademark question generation device, trademark question generation method and trademark question generation program

Abstract

To provide a system that can automatically ask a question to a user and automatically elicit detailed information, thereby reducing human effort and improving efficiency of collecting information about a trademark.SOLUTION: A trademark question generation system includes: an input receiving unit that receives input information regarding the intended use of a trademark from a user; a question generation unit that inputs the input information into a trained model and generates a first question; a question presentation unit that presents the question generated by the question generation unit to the user; and an answer reception unit that receives an answer from the user. The question generated by the question generation unit is the question that elicits additional information from the user, and the question generation unit inputs the answer received from the user by the answer reception unit into the trained model to generate second and subsequent questions.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a trademark question generation system, a trademark question generation device, a trademark question generation method, and a trademark question generation program.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the importance of efficient information collection in trademark registration has been increasing. Trademark registration requires detailed information on goods and services, and this information is closely related to the characteristics and purposes of use of the trademark. In the conventional trademark registration process, based on the information provided by the applicant, attorneys or responsible persons generally prepare questions manually and present them to the applicant.

[0003] Patent Document 1 relates to a method for assisting in the preparation of trademark registration applications, and is characterized by using a first AI model that lists a set of goods and services based on the description of the trademark-using business received from the user, and a second AI model that selects goods and services that can be described in the trademark registration application form from these goods and services. It is disclosed that by this method, when the user inputs a description of the business, candidates for goods and services are automatically presented, and the selection of goods and services to be described in the trademark registration application form is made more efficient.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the prior art, in collecting detailed information for trademark registration, instead of asking questions to users, it simply listed a set of goods or services based on the description of the business using the trademark. This approach lacked in-depth exploration of information related to trademark registration and made it difficult to obtain more detailed information. Also, in the conventional information collection process, manual work by attorneys was the mainstream, and since the automation of this process had not advanced, it was inefficient in terms of time and labor.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a system that can automatically ask questions to users and automatically extract detailed information, saving human effort and improving the efficiency of information collection related to trademarks.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To solve the above problems, the trademark question generation system of the present invention includes an input reception unit that receives input information related to the purpose of using a trademark from a user, a question generation unit that inputs the input information into a learned model to generate a first question, a question presentation unit that presents the question generated by the question generation unit to the user, and an answer reception unit that receives an answer from the user. The question generated by the question generation unit is a question for extracting additional information from the user, and the question generation unit inputs the answer from the user received by the answer reception unit into the learned model to generate questions from the second time onwards.

Effects of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a system that can automatically ask questions to users and automatically extract detailed information, saving human effort and improving the efficiency of information collection related to trademarks.

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[0010] Hereinafter, a trademark question generation system, a trademark question generation device, a trademark question generation method, and a trademark question generation program according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown below, and can be changed within the scope that those skilled in the art can conceive, such as other embodiments, additions, modifications, deletions, etc., and is included in the scope of the present invention as long as the functions and effects of the present invention are achieved in any aspect.

[0011] The trademark question generation system of the present invention includes an input reception unit that receives input information regarding the purpose of using a trademark from a user, a question generation unit that inputs the input information into a learned model and generates a first question, a question presentation unit that presents the question generated by the question generation unit to the user, and an answer reception unit that receives an answer from the user. The question generated by the question generation unit is a question that draws out additional information from the user. The question generation unit inputs the answer from the user received by the answer reception unit into the learned model and generates questions after the second time.

[0012] Each component in one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the trademark question generation system 1 of the present embodiment. The trademark question generation system 1 of the present invention includes an input reception unit 11, a question generation unit 12, a question presentation unit 13, and an answer reception unit 14. The trademark question generation system 1 of the present invention has, for example, a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a storage device, an interface, etc., and has other components as necessary.

[0013] The user 40 is not particularly limited, and for example, a corporation, an individual, a group, etc. can be used as appropriate, and examples include a country, a company, a patent office, and other offices. Although referred to as a user, it may also be referred to as a user, a manager, a user, a target person, a recipient, etc. In the following description, the user and the target person are used without distinction. Also, examples of the terminal 41 include a PC, a smartphone, a tablet, etc.

[0014] The trademark question generation device 10 of the present embodiment has, for example, a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an HDD, an IF, etc., and has other components as necessary.

[0015] The communication method between the terminal 41 and the trademark question generation device 10 is not particularly limited and can be changed as appropriate. Communication may be performed via the Internet or the like, or communication may be performed by wire or wirelessly.

[0016] The input reception unit 11 receives input information regarding the purpose of using the trademark from the user. The input reception unit 11 accepts information such as the goods or services for which the trademark is used, the business content, and the purpose of use as input.

[0017] The user inputs the necessary information into the provided form on the input screen and clicks the send button 52, for example, to send the information to the server. The sent information is received on the server side and then passed to the question generation unit 12. The question generation unit 12 generates the following question based on the received information.

[0018] The input format of the input reception unit 11 may be an image format, a PDF format, an audio format, a video format, etc. in addition to the text format. This allows users to provide information in various ways, and the system can collect this information and obtain detailed data regarding trademark registration.

[0019] Examples of the input information include the business using the trademark, the location where the trademark is used, the goods or services for which the trademark is used, etc. Although not particularly limited, specifically, for example, "used in a restaurant", "sold in stores and online", "sale of food and beverages", "clothing", "general merchandise", etc. can be mentioned.

[0020] The question generation unit 12 generates the first question based on the input information regarding the purpose of use of the trademark received from the user. The question generation unit 12 inputs the input information into a learned model and generates the first question. In question generation, neural networks and other machine learning techniques can be utilized, but the use of generative AI such as large language models (LLMs) is particularly preferred.

[0021] The question generation unit 12 inputs the answer from the user into the learned model to generate questions after the second time. By generating questions using the answer from the user, the system can automatically perform an interaction similar to a human asking questions to collect information.

[0022] Examples of the questions generated by the question generation unit 12 include questions for specifying the goods, services, classification, or similar group code used when filing a trademark registration application or conducting a trademark search. By including such questions in the questions generated by the question generation unit 12, trademark registration applications and trademark searches can be efficiently conducted. To generate such questions, for example, it can be achieved by giving an instruction on what kind of output to perform when inputting into the learned model.

[0023] For example, when input information such as "clothes" is given, multiple products, services, classifications, and similar group codes become candidates, and questions are generated to identify the product, service, classification, or similar group code. By generating questions and receiving answers in this way, there are advantages such as being able to obtain appropriate trademark rights and being able to conduct trademark investigations appropriately. In the present invention, the system can automatically conduct hearings regarding trademarks that were conventionally performed by humans. For example, when filing a trademark registration application, regarding products and services, it is necessary to consider that the expressions used for rights are different from the commonly used expressions, what the scope of rights is, and what expressions can be used as designated products and designated services. For these reasons, knowledge and experience were required for hearings. According to the system of the present invention, hearings necessary for trademark registration applications and trademark investigations can be automatically conducted. In the embodiments described later, questions are asked to identify products, services, classifications, or similar group codes used when conducting trademark registration applications or trademark investigations.

[0024] The questions generated by the question generation unit 12 are presented to the user through the question presentation unit 13. Thereby, questions for eliciting additional information from the user are provided.

[0025] The question presentation unit 13 presents the generated questions to the user. Based on the user input information processed in the system 1, the questions from the question generation unit 12 are displayed by the question presentation unit 13, for example, on the user interface.

[0026] The user answers the questions displayed on the question presentation unit 13, and the answers are transmitted to the system through the answer reception unit 14. The question generation unit 12 generates the next question based on the received answer, and the question presentation unit 13 presents the new question to the user. In response to the answers from the user, the question presentation unit 13 continuously generates questions. For example, this process proceeds until the user provides the necessary information.

[0027] The response reception unit 14 receives responses from the user. For example, on the question screen, the user inputs a response to the question displayed by the question presentation unit 13 and clicks the response button to send the response to the system. The sent response is passed to the question generation unit 12 and used in the process of generating the next question. Thereby, the system creates a new question based on the user's response.

[0028] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a system that can automatically ask questions to the user and automatically extract detailed information, saving human effort and improving the efficiency of information collection regarding trademarks.

[0029] According to the present invention, as described above, a trademark question generation device is provided. The trademark question generation device of the present invention includes an input reception unit that receives input information regarding the purpose of use of a trademark from the user, a question generation unit that inputs the input information into a learned model to generate a first question, a question presentation unit that presents the question generated by the question generation unit to the user, and a response reception unit that receives a response from the user. The question generated by the question generation unit is a question for extracting additional information from the user. The question generation unit inputs the response from the user received by the response reception unit into the learned model to generate questions after the second time.

[0030] According to the present invention, as described above, a trademark question generation method performed by a computer is provided. The trademark question generation method of the present invention is a trademark question generation method performed by a computer, and includes an input reception step of receiving input information regarding the purpose of use of a trademark from the user, a question generation step of inputting the input information into a learned model to generate a first question, a question presentation step of presenting the question generated in the question generation step to the user, and a response reception step of receiving a response from the user. The question generated in the question generation step is a question for extracting additional information from the user. The question generation step inputs the response from the user received in the response reception step into the learned model to generate questions after the second time.

[0031] According to the present invention, as described above, a trademark question generation program for causing a computer to execute processing is provided. The trademark question generation program of the present invention causes a computer to execute an input reception process for receiving input information regarding the purpose of using a trademark from a user, an input the input information into a learned model, a question generation process for generating a first question, a question presentation process for presenting the question generated in the question generation process to the user, and an answer reception process for receiving an answer from the user. The question generated by the question generation process is a question for eliciting additional information from the user, and the question generation process inputs the answer from the user received by the answer reception process into the learned model and generates questions after the second time.

[0032] (Example 1) Example 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D. In this Example 1, the user 40 uses the terminal 41 to transmit input information regarding the purpose of using a trademark.

[0033] On the input screen 50 shown in FIG. 2A, under the instruction "Please enter the product or service for which the trademark is used", the user 40 enters "web service" in the input field 51 and clicks the send button 52. Thereby, the input reception unit 11 receives the input information.

[0034] Next, the question generation unit 12 generates a question based on the input information and displays it on the question screen 53 shown in FIG. 2B through the question presentation unit 13. Here, the question presented to the user 40 is "Does this web service correspond to online retail, information provision, or service provision as software?"

[0035] The user 40 answers "It is software for managing ToDo. It is SaaS." in the answer input field 55 and clicks the answer button 56. This answer is transmitted to the answer reception unit 14 and sent to the question generation unit 12.

[0036] The question generation unit 12 receives the new answer information and generates the following questions as shown in FIG. 2C. For example, a question such as "So it's ToDo management software provided as SaaS (Software as a Service). Next, is this software for individuals, for companies, or specialized for a specific industry? Or is it a service for all user categories?" is presented.

[0037] FIG. 2D is the question end screen. Finally, in the question end screen 58 shown in FIG. 2D, the summary of the collected information can be confirmed.

[0038] In this way, the trademark question generation system 1 of the first embodiment can continuously generate questions based on the input information from the user 40 and efficiently collect the necessary information through the interaction with the user. Thereby, the labor of humans can be saved. Also, the user 40 can easily convey detailed information regarding the use of his / her trademark.

[0039] (Embodiment 2) The second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D. On the input screen 50 in FIG. 3A, in accordance with the instruction "Please enter the goods or services for which the trademark is used", "Apparel" is entered. By clicking the send button 52, the input reception unit 11 receives the input information.

[0040] The question generation unit 12 creates questions based on the received input information and presents them to the question screen 53 shown in FIG. 3B via the question presentation unit 13. The question presented is "Regarding apparel, could you tell me about a more specific range of goods / services?"

[0041] User 40 answers "I sell clothes and bags" in the answer input field 55, presses the answer button 56, and sends this answer to the answer reception section 14. The answer reception section 14 receives the answer from the user, and the question generation section 12 creates the following question as shown in FIG. 3C. This question is "Regarding the clothes and bags to be sold, is it for general consumers' retail business, or is it planned to be sold for wholesale or other business purposes?"

[0042] FIG. 3D is the question end screen. The collected information can be confirmed on the question end screen 58 shown in FIG. 3D.

[0043] As described above, the trademark question generation system 1 of the second embodiment can continuously generate questions based on the input information and answers from the user, and efficiently collect the necessary information through the questions and answers. Thereby, the labor of humans can be saved. In addition, the user can simply convey detailed information regarding the company's apparel products.

[0044] (Embodiment 3) Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4. In this embodiment, the result providing section 15 is used. The result providing section 15 provides the input information from the user, the generated questions, and the user's answers to the document creator for trademark registration applications and the implementers who conduct trademark surveys.

[0045] In this embodiment, the user 40 provides information regarding the purpose of using the trademark to the input reception section 11 through the terminal 41. The question generation section 12 generates questions based on the input information, and presents these questions to the user 40 via the question presentation section 13. The answers from the user 40 are received by the answer reception section 14 and used by the question generation section 12 to generate new questions.

[0046] The result providing section 15 provides the input information from the user 40, the questions generated by the question generation section 12, and the answers of the user 40 to the document creator for trademark registration applications and the implementers who conduct trademark surveys. As a result, detailed information regarding the trademark is efficiently collected and provided.

[0047] In this way, the trademark question generation system 1 of Example 3 continuously generates questions based on the input from the user, and collects the necessary information through the questions and answers. Furthermore, the information collected is provided to the document creator and the trademark investigation implementer by the result providing unit 15. As a result, manual labor can be saved, and the process of collecting and providing detailed information regarding trademark registration is further streamlined.

[0048] The method of providing by the result providing unit 15 can be appropriately selected. For example, it may be displayed on the screen of the terminal 43, or data may be transmitted by email or the like.

[0049] (Example 4) Example 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. In this example, the question evaluation reception unit 16 is used. The question evaluation reception unit 16 receives an evaluation of the question from the user. The evaluation of the question is used to improve the accuracy of question generation.

[0050] The question generation unit 12 generates questions based on the input information from the user, and the questions are displayed to the user via the question presentation unit 13. The answer from the user is received by the answer reception unit 14 and used by the question generation unit 12 to generate the next question.

[0051] The question evaluation reception unit 16 receives the user's evaluation of the question displayed on the question presentation unit 13. As shown in FIG. 6, the user evaluates the question, and this evaluation is transmitted to the system through the question evaluation reception unit 16. The evaluation of the question is used to improve the questions in the question generation unit 12 and the overall optimization of the system.

[0052] By this method, the trademark question generation system 1 of Example 4 continuously generates questions based on the input from the user, and collects the necessary information through the dialogue. Furthermore, the user feedback collected by the question evaluation reception unit 16 improves the quality of the questions and enhances the efficiency and usefulness of the entire system.

[0053] The form of question evaluation can be selected as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, it may be a form in which a predetermined evaluation is selected. Additionally, for example, it may be a form in which the user inputs the evaluation value. Additionally, for example, it may be a form in which the evaluation is input in text.

[0054] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a system that automatically asks questions to the user and can automatically extract detailed information, saving human effort and improving the efficiency of information collection regarding trademarks.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0055] 1 Trademark Question Generation System 10 Trademark Question Generation Device 11 Input Reception Unit 12 Question Generation Unit 13 Question Presentation Unit 14 Answer Reception Unit 15 Result Provision Unit 16 Question Evaluation Reception Unit 40 User 41 Terminal 42 Document Creator 43 Terminal 50 Input Screen 51 Input Field 52 Transmission Button 53 Question Screen 54 Question Generation Field 55 Answer Input Field 56 Answer Button 57 Skip Button 58 Question End Screen 59 Movement Button 60 Question Evaluation Selection Area

Claims

1. An input reception unit that receives input information from a user regarding the purpose of using a trademark; A question generation unit that inputs the input information into a learned model and generates a first question; A question presentation unit that presents the question generated by the question generation unit to the user; An answer reception unit that receives an answer from the user, and The question generated by the question generation unit is a question for eliciting additional information from the user, The question generation unit inputs the answer from the user received by the answer reception unit into the learned model and generates questions after the second time. A trademark question generation system characterized by the above.

2. The input information is a business using the trademark, a place where the trademark is used, or a product or service using the trademark. The trademark question generation system according to Claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The question generated by the question generation unit includes a question for specifying a product, service, classification, or similar group code used when filing a trademark registration application or conducting a trademark search. The trademark question generation system according to Claim 1, characterized by the above.

4. It has a result providing unit that provides the input information, the generated question, and the answer from the user to the creator of the documents related to the trademark registration application or the implementer conducting the trademark search. The trademark question generation system according to Claim 1, characterized by the above.

5. It has a question evaluation reception unit that receives an evaluation of the question from the user. The trademark question generation system according to Claim 1, characterized by the above.

6. An input reception unit that receives input information from a user regarding the purpose of using a trademark; A question generation unit that inputs the input information into a learned model and generates a first question; A question presentation unit that presents the question generated by the question generation unit to the user; An answer reception unit that receives an answer from the user, and The question generated by the question generation unit is a question for eliciting additional information from the user, The question generation unit inputs the answer from the user received by the answer reception unit into the learned model and generates questions after the second time. A trademark question generation device characterized by the above.

7. A trademark question generation method performed by a computer, comprising: An input reception step of receiving input information from a user regarding the purpose of using a trademark; A question generation step of inputting the input information into a learned model and generating a first question; A question presentation step of presenting the question generated in the question generation step to the user; An answer reception step of receiving an answer from the user, and The questions generated in the question generation step are questions that elicit additional information from the user, and the question generation step inputs the answers from the user received in the answer reception step into a pre-trained model to generate questions for the second and subsequent times. A trademark question generation method characterized by the above.

8. On a computer, an input reception process for receiving input information from a user regarding the purpose of using a trademark, a question generation process for inputting the input information into a pre-trained model to generate the first question, a question presentation process for presenting the questions generated in the question generation process to the user, and an answer reception process for receiving answers from the user. A trademark question generation program that causes the computer to execute the above processes, wherein the questions generated by the question generation process are questions that elicit additional information from the user, and the question generation process inputs the answers from the user received by the answer reception process into a pre-trained model to generate questions for the second and subsequent times. A trademark question generation program characterized by the above.

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