Our Practice
Kita-Aoyama International Patent Bureau - KIPB
Our founding principle is to provide each of our clients with the unique and personalized service necessary to navigate the Japanese and international IP systems.
As a boutique IP specialist law firm
- we deliver IP services across the full range of technical fields
- we have a track record of meeting individual client needs
- we partner with colleagues in all major IP jurisdictions across the globe
- we ensure your IP assets conform to Japanese and overseas legal practice
Our objective remains the same throughout our practice securing fast, accurate, cost effective IP rights, and providing support that guarantees our clients’ long term advantage.
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.
