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Our intellectual property practice covers not only IP litigation but also IP transactional matters, from the traditional IP transactions, such as licensing or research and development agreements to complex IP M&A, IP finance, IT related matters, or entertainment business, and cutting-edge technology related issues, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, Standard Essential Patent (SEP) and 5G technology and “C.A.S.E” technology in Automotive industry, De-carbonization, NFT, electric sports, etc.


Our Intellectual Property Practice Group (“IPPG”) consists of members who emphasize IP in their practices to combine, for greater value, the diverse backgrounds and experiences of its members by sharing legal developments, strategy and market understanding relevant to our clients' most important concerns. By combining these diverse resources under the shared goal of providing the best IP legal representation, we hope to exceed the expectations of every client on every matter in which we are called upon to assist.

For more details, please visit our website:

https://www.noandt.com/en/practices/intellectual_property/

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Domestic - Japan
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu offers expertise in both litigious and transactional IP, including patent invalidation and infringement actions. The firm is recommended for its track record in representing clients at the Tokyo District Court and before the Japan Patent Office, and is often called upon to assist with appeals in the IP High Court. The team also assists clients with the negotiation of licensing, research and development agreements and transactional matters in relation to their intellectual property rights. It regularly undertakes mandates for clients in the chemical, technology, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. Its key clients include Isuzu Motors, Pfizer Japan and Nichia.

Work Highlights

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  • Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu represented Nintendo before the Tokyo District Court and IP High Court in a dispute with Maricar relating to its use of Nintendo character costumes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Shunji Matsuda
3
Band 3

Shunji Matsuda has a long-standing IP litigation practice, regularly acting for leading corporations in the electronics, pharmaceutical and chemical engineering sectors.

"He is a practice area leader not only in this firm but also in the Asia-Pacific area."

"He is a good reader of other people's thoughts and he is very observant."

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Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

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Intellectual Property: Bengoshi

3
Shunji Matsuda
3
Band 3

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