Intellectual Property: Domestic
Global Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 3
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Provided by Nishimura & Asahi
Our firm handles various disputes, transactions and other consultation work related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, publicity rights and other IP. Our firm has extensive experience in handling various types of IP-related lawsuits and other disputes, including those instituted across multiple countries and regions concurrently, as well as in advising on complex IP transactions, some of which relate to M&A transactions and competition/regulatory issues. Our IP team collaborates with our other practice teams to provide diversified and strategic advice on all types of IP-related matters, providing analysis from a 360-degree perspective and practical commercial advice. Recently, our firm has often been advising on emerging legal issues relating to cutting-edge technology, such as artificial intelligence and IoT. In addition, our trademark/design prosecution team, with its considerable expertise and breadth of experience, provides a broad range of legal support from prosecution to enforcement, as well as advice on infringement and anti-counterfeiting.
Chambers Review
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. The firm represents a wide range of Japanese and international corporates, with notable clients including Nippon Steel and Dentsu.
Work Highlights
- Nishimura & Asahi advised Honda on an agreement with LG Energy Solution to establish a joint venture company in the USA to produce lithium-ion batteries for supply to Honda plants in North America.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has a wealth of specialised knowledge and provides advice based on the actual situation of the business of their clients."
"Nishimura & Asahi's lawyers have an overwhelming level of expertise in AI."
"The team has a wealth of specialised knowledge and provides advice based on the actual situation of the business of their clients."
"Nishimura & Asahi's lawyers have an overwhelming level of expertise in AI."
Notable Practitioners
Hitomi Iwase heads the trade mark 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 responds quickly and flexibly to her clients' requests."
"She has a clear awareness of her clients' needs and gives pragmatic advice."
Yoshiyuki Miyashita 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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