Our Practice

We understand that the Japanese IP system might appear complex and that language barriers may dissuade international IP rights holders from pursuing commercialization of their rights in Japan or with Japanese partners, domestically and Worldwide. Our expert team is ready to put you at your ease. We take the time to set out your options at each stage of the life of your IP assets in a clear, informative and timely manner, giving you the space to make decisions with peace of mind. We work in tandem with you to ensure the best possible outcome.

Our full range of IP legal services includes pre-application investigations and searches; drafting and filing applications for patents, trademarks, utility models and designs, and handling the entire prosecution procedure until the granting of rights, including oppositions and appeals. Meanwhile, our in-house team of IP specialist translators ensures the highest quality translations. We also provide services to help ensure that you get the best use of your IP assets and assist you in defending and enforcing your IP rights in all aspects relating to licensing, litigation and infringement.