LAWYER PROFILE

Yoshiyuki Inaba

Global 2026

TMI Associates

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property: Benrishi

Japan

15 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

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Practice Areas

Mr. Yoshiyuki Inaba has been a partner since establishment of TMI Associates. He heads the intellectual property group, utilizing his expertise in patent and trademark prosecutions and enforcement. Through his more than 50 years of experience, he has earned a reputation of being a top-level IP practitioner. (Patents/Trademarks/Designs/Consultation regarding Patent and Trademark Litigation/Prosecution/Trials). In addition to his private practice, Mr. Inaba has held roles in various professional organizations, including the Japanese Patent Attorneys Association, where he served as a vice-president. He also offers a class affiliated with Santa Clara University (CA), regarding Japanese IP laws and practice.

Career

Senior Partner of TMI Associates, 50 years of experience, Vice-president of JPAA, Faculty member of Santa Clara University School of Law.

Professional Memberships

JPAA/ AIPPI/ LES/ INTA/ APAA

Education

Patent Academy, USPTO

1980

Sophia University

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

1973

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Intellectual Property: Benrishi - Japan

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Yoshiyuki Inaba is a highly regarded patent attorney who represents clients in big-ticket IP litigation cases, as well as patent prosecution matters. He advises many leading consumer goods, technology and semiconductor companies.

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