A Full Service Intellectual Property Law Firm in the heart of Tokyo

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KIPB Japan

Japanese Patent & Trademark Attorneys based in
Tokyo’s dynamic commercial and cultural hub - Shibuya. 

Over 30 years serving the international IP community

Global IP Attorneys

PCT & Paris Route Filings

250+ PCT and Paris Route application filings each year

Loyal Clientele

150+ loyal foreign clients regularly choosing us for their IP prosecution

IP5 Jurisdictions

Multiple trademark & design filings across all IP5 jurisdictions

SERVICES

Tailored IP Solutions


Predictable IP protection. Flat-Rate pricing. Contact us today.

We offer clients a bespoke service throughout the lifecycle of their inventions.

We ensure your brands & marks are fully protected around the globe.

We have experts in Japanese and international design prosecution.

We work with you to secure the greatest benefit from your valuable IP assets.

We promise accurate, efficient and cost-effective in-house translations.

We provide full management services to ensure your IP achieves its true value.

Meet Our Team


Our team has the necessary local and international experience in order to understand your needs and the environment in which you do business. 

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Goichi Takahashi, KIPB

Goichi Takahashi

President
Managing Partner
Patent Attorney

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Masahito Shibata, KIPB

Masahito Shibata

Vice President
Head of Trademarks
Patent & Trademark Attorney

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Yoshiaki Kishizawa

Yoshiaki Kishizawa

Partner

Head of Patents

Patent Attorney

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Sayuri Saito, KIPB

Sayuri Saito

Senior Associate
Head of IP Management
Patent & Trademark Attorney

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Kazuaki Kuhara, KIPB

Kazuaki Kuhara

Associate
Patent Attorney

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Takashi Ishii, KIPB

Takashi Ishii

Patent Engineer
Materials & Mechanics

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Steve Denney, KIPB

Steve Denney

Director, International Clients & Business Development

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Dr. Shinichi Matsushita, KIPB

Dr. Shinichi Matsushita

Patent Scientist
Biotech and Genetics

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Goichi Takahashi, KIPB

Goichi Takahashi

President
Managing Partner
Patent Attorney

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Masahito Shibata, KIPB

Masahito Shibata

Vice President
Head of Trademarks
Patent & Trademark Attorney

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Yoshiaki Kishizawa

Yoshiaki Kishizawa

Partner

Head of Patents

Patent Attorney

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Sayuri Saito, KIPB

Sayuri Saito

Senior Associate
Head of IP Management
Patent & Trademark Attorney

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Kazuaki Kuhara, KIPB

Kazuaki Kuhara

Associate
Patent Attorney

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Takashi Ishii, KIPB

Takashi Ishii

Patent Engineer
Materials & Mechanics

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Steve Denney, KIPB

Steve Denney

Director, International Clients & Business Development

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Dr. Shinichi Matsushita, KIPB

Dr. Shinichi Matsushita

Patent Scientist
Biotech and Genetics

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