Intellectual Property

Kim & Stewart is known for its precision, efficiency, and commitment to client success. Since its founding, the firm has rejected the traditional billable-hour model in favor of a streamlined, fixed-fee structure that aligns its goals with those of its clients. This approach fosters trust, encourages high-quality work, and reduces friction in attorney-client collaboration. With physical offices in San Jose and Tokyo, and attorneys across the U.S., the firm offers deep technical expertise and bilingual service that bridge the demands of global innovation. The firm serves a diverse base of clients ranging from global technology leaders and multinational corporations to early-stage startups and individual inventors. Many of these clients have maintained relationships with the firm’s attorneys for over a decade, a reflection of the firm’s commitment to quality, reliability, and consistent value delivery.

The department handles all aspects of patent prosecution, with a strong emphasis on high-quality drafting and early allowance. Attorneys routinely prepare and prosecute complex applications for cutting-edge technologies, while also providing strategic portfolio management tailored to each client’s business goals. In addition to prosecution services, the team invests heavily in client education—regularly conducting seminars, training sessions, and drafting workshops, particularly for Japanese corporate clients, to enhance internal IP strategy and inventor engagement.