Intellectual Property: International
Global Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 3
Contact number
+ 81.3.4595.3939Chambers Review
Jones Day ably assists clients with global trade mark protection strategies as well as an array of patent matters, from infringements to licensing agreements. The firm also offers specialist IP advice in the context of business restructuring processes. The team attracts an enviable roster of Japanese and international clients from the life sciences, technology, manufacturing, telecommunications and chemical sectors. Key clients include NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Dell and Kaken Pharmaceutical.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day defended Ricoh USA in a series of patent infringement lawsuits originally filed by non-practising entity Midwest Athletics and Sports Alliance in the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team accurately grasps our business model."
"Jones Day is very pragmatic, available and responsive."
"The team accurately grasps our business model."
"Jones Day is very pragmatic, available and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Michiru Takahashi specialises in trade mark portfolio management, as well as patent infringement matters, and is a frequent adviser to major corporates in a variety of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, technology, and food and drink.
"She is very knowledgeable and she can solve any questions that her clients have."
"She can be very reliable in matters related to IP."
Shogo Asaji is an experienced litigator, trained and qualified in the USA, with a background in engineering. He frequently handles patent disputes for international technology and biosciences companies.
"He was really good, always responsive and came back with good, clear advice."