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Intellectual Property: Domestic - Japan

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Mori Hamada offers a comprehensive service and is distinguished for its abilities in contentious matters centring on copyright, patent and trade mark disputes. The firm routinely acts on infringement and invalidation claims and has a strong following of technology, media and pharmaceutical clients, among others. The team also advises on IP prosecution, anti-counterfeiting and licensing agreements. It is a popular choice for domestic and international clients seeking representation in the Japan Patent Office and IP High Court.

Work Highlights

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  • An Mori Hamada team represented Hitachi Metals in a litigation before the Chinese Supreme Court in the field of sintered neodymium-iron-boron magnets.

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Notable Practitioners

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Yutaka Miyoshi
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Band 3

Yutaka Miyoshi co-heads Mori Hamada's intellectual property team. He has notable expertise in patent infringement disputes and patent assessments, as well as domain name matters.

Atsushi Okada
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Atsushi Okada
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Band 4

Atsushi Okada co-heads MHM's IP practice and offers strength in the areas of IP prosecution, enforcement and licensing work for clients from a range of sectors.

He led the formulation of Japan's AI Business Guidelines as a leading expert on AI governance in Japan.

We are very satisfied with his responsiveness and good value for money.

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Intellectual Property: Bengoshi

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Yutaka Miyoshi
3
Band 3
Atsushi Okada
4
Atsushi Okada
4
Band 4