弁理士紹介

PATENT ATTORNEYS

Our team consists of five patent attorneys with expertise in a wide range of technical and legal fields. While each professional is responsible for their own matters, we work closely together to provide practical, responsive, and high-quality intellectual property services to clients in Japan and around the world.

PATENT AND DESIGN GROUP

Our Patent and Design Group has extensive experience in patent and design matters across a broad range of technologies, including mechanical engineering, software, and chemistry. We assist clients with intellectual property protection in Japan and internationally, drawing on both technical expertise and practical experience in global IP practice.

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Shin YAMAUCHI

President | Patent Attorney

Shin Yamauchi specializes in software-related inventions and intellectual property strategy. Before joining the firm, he worked as a systems engineer at NEC Corporation. He has completed training at a U.S. intellectual property law firm and has been actively involved in various committees of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association.

Practice Areas

Software, Information Technology, Business Methods, Intellectual Property Strategy

Languages

Japanese, English

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Yasunobu YAMAUCHI

Chairman | Patent Attorney

Yasunobu Yamauchi has more than four decades of experience in patent practice, particularly in mechanical technologies. He has received the Intellectual Property Achievement Award from the Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office and the Medal with Yellow Ribbon from the Japanese Government.

Practice Areas

Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Machinery

Languages

Japanese, English

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Yoshihiro AKAMATSU

Patent Attorney

Yoshihiro Akamatsu has more than 30 years of experience in intellectual property practice, particularly in chemistry and materials-related technologies. Before entering patent practice, he worked in research and development for a consumer products manufacturer.

Practice Areas

Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymers, Consumer Products

Languages

Japanese, English

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Kazutoshi HARA

Patent Attorney

Kazutoshi Hara has extensive experience in mechanical technologies and patent practice. Prior to becoming a patent attorney, he worked for a major heavy machinery manufacturer. He is also a nationally licensed English-speaking guide interpreter.

Practice Areas

Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Equipment

Languages

Japanese, English

TRADEMARK GROUP

Trademark matters are handled by a dedicated trademark attorney with extensive experience in trademark protection and brand strategy. We provide comprehensive support for trademark clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, and international trademark protection, helping clients build and protect strong brands in Japan and abroad.

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Shoko YAMAUCHI

Patent Attorney

Shoko Yamauchi focuses her practice on trademarks, designs, and brand protection. In addition to trademark protection in Japan and abroad, she provides practical advice on brand strategy and trademark portfolio management.

Practice Areas

Trademarks, Designs, Branding, Brand Protection

Languages

Japanese, English

CONTACT

Please feel free to contact us.

TEL TEL +81-87-823-6812
FAX FAX +81-87-823-6814