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Profiles

We are a boutique intellectual property firm in Japan specializing in patents, utility models, designs and trademarks.

Based in Osaka, Japan, for over half a century since 1966, and having served clients across diverse industries such as manufacturing and retail, we offer clients continuity, consistency, and trusted expertise.
Beyond our specialized knowledge and core services, we focus on delivering the flexibility, personalized attention, and responsiveness that clients can expect only from a boutique firm.

Our Approach

The below are some of our approach;

-Practical, tailored services

We leverage our trusted expertise and specialized knowlege to provide practical, tailored intellectual property solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients.

-Sophisticated advice and strategic IP solutions

We collaborate closely with specialists outside our firm, like a highly recognized IP lawyer, combining our patent attorneys’ technical expertise with his legal knowledge to provide sophisticated advice and strategic IP solutions.

-Prompt response

We respond promptly, particularly with overseas associates and clients, ensuring reliability and providing clients with confidence and peace of mind.

-Employees' work-life balance

We prioritize our employees’ work-life balance, which has resulted in minimal staff turnover and contributes to the firm’s long-term stability and consistent service.

Our major services

・Legal services for obtaining rights in patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks.
・Patent prior art searches & opinions.
・Trademark Registrability Searches & Opinions.
・Consultation in patent, utility model, design, and trademark matters including legal advice; trials and appeals; litigation; infringement; technology transfer, and licensing.
・Legal services concerning all aspects of copyright protection.
・Legal services related to unfair competition in the field of intellectual property.
・Legal services and support regarding international aspects of intellectual property.

Cases we have handled

Since 1966, we have handled more than 17000 IP cases. The figure includes approximately 2000 overseas cases, but we are proud to say that we put our energy mostly on domestic cases. This is because domestic cases require, and as a result give us opportunities to gain, professional experiences to protect clients' inventions, designs, and trademarks effectively in Japan.

Location

The firm is located in a business district near the Osaka Station. This location is suitable for guests from foreign countries. The office is three stations away from the Shin-Osaka station at which Shinkansen bullet trains stop.