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Intellectual Property: Domestic

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Intellectual Property: Domestic - Japan

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Nishimura & Asahi is a respected firm offering expertise in contentious and advisory IP mandates. The firm is noted for its adept handling of the full spectrum of trade mark mandates, from strategic planning, prosecution and enforcement to litigation. The team also handles IP licensing and is well placed to represent clients in patent disputes at the Japan Patent Office and the Tokyo District Court.

Work Highlights

  • Nishimura & Asahi advised Olympus Corporation on the transfer of its orthopaedic business in Japan and France to Polaris Capital Group.

Strengths

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N&A has offices and affiliated law firms in several major countries and can draft and negotiate contracts that take into account the legal systems and regulations of each country as necessary.

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This department distinguished itself with impeccable knowledge of Japanese IP combined with an outstanding ability to communicate the relevant legal concepts to American and European clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hitomi Iwase
3
Hitomi Iwase
3
Band 3

Hitomi Iwase co-heads the intellectual property division at Nishimura & Asahi and also handles the full range of IP matters, including trade marks, copyright and patents. Her practice covers both contentious and transactional IP matters.

She is responsive and knowledgeable about IP and finance.

Hitomi Iwase is a very level-headed and reliable lawyer.

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Yoshiyuki Miyashita
4
Yoshiyuki Miyashita
4
Band 4

Yoshiyuki Miyashita co-heads the firm's intellectual property group and has a wide range of expertise, notably assisting clients with IP disputes as well as licensing and matters arising out of transactions.

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Hitomi Iwase
3
Hitomi Iwase
3
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Yoshiyuki Miyashita
4
Yoshiyuki Miyashita
4
Band 4
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