JETRO to probe IP violations for small firms.

The Japan External Trade Organisation will investigate IP rights violations overseas on behalf of small businesses in Japan and shoulder two-thirds of the probe costs,the Ministry of Economy,Trade and Industry said on Thursday.

The ministry said,it will accept applications for investigations from Friday to Nov 30.METI has earmarked 60 million yen for the assistance project with 2 million yen set as the maximumaid for one case,a ministry official said.