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Admitted as Patent Attorney, 2002, Japan
President, Managing partner
Education:
Chiba University (M.S. material science)
Technical Areas:
Computer Software, Electronic Devices, Internet Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Trademark, Design
Teaching activity:
lecturer, Intellectual property, J. F. Oberlin University(2009-2013)
Professional Affiliations:
Japan Patent Attorneys Association
Asian Patent Attorneys Association
International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property (AIPPI)

Admitted as Patent Attorney, 2007, Japan
Education:
Keio University (B.A., Environment and Information Studies)
Experience:
Development of software of network device etc.
Technical Areas:
Computer Software, Electronic Devices, Internet Technologies, Digital Modulation/Communication
Trademark, Design
Professional Affiliations:
Japan Patent Attorneys Association

Admitted as Patent Attorney, 2012, Japan

Services Provided:Patents, utility models, design registrations, trademark registrations, pre-filing searches, infringement investigations, expert opinions, appeals, objections, infringement case support, rights enforcement. Specializes in IP consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises, including filing strategy development.

Background: Previously worked at a software development company specializing in 3D image processing. Experience in patent applications and intermediate processing at an international patent firm in Tokyo.

Technical Areas:
Substrate manufacturing equipment, optical devices, compositions, production technology, administrative systems, image processing, IT-related inventions, software, IoT systems, AI systems, medical devices, health appliances, everyday goods, sanitary products, construction tools.
Professional Affiliations:
Japan Patent Attorneys Association

Languages: Fluent in Japanese, English, and Chinese (Chinese Proficiency Test Level 2).

I enjoy taking on new challenges and working with patents in various technical fields. In addition to patent prosecution, I also handle infringement investigations and expert opinions. I have accumulated experience in trademark matters as well. When clients rely on me, I become dedicated and committed. I ensure that my clients do not suffer any losses. Please feel free to consult with me.

Admitted as Patent Attorney, 2011, Japan
Experience:
Software engineering for a computer system company, building an optical fiber network.

Technical Areas:
Computer Software, Electronic Devices
Trademark, Design, Copyright
Professional Affiliations:
Japan Patent Attorneys Association

Admitted as Patent Attorney, 2013, Japan

Ms. Wu is a patent attorney and holds a Doctor of Juridical Science degree.

Main areas of expertise:
Mechanical engineering, IT-related patents, intellectual property in China, cooking utensils, sanitary products, foreign designs (Europe, United States, Asia), trademarks.

Background:
Originally from China, Ms. Wu completed her doctoral studies in the Graduate School of Law at Kobe University (Doctor of Juridical Science). She has experience in Japanese-Chinese and Chinese-Japanese translation at a Kansai-based international patent firm. She has also passed the Japanese Patent Attorney Examination.

Languages:
Fluent in Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified and traditional characters), and Korean.

Admitted as Patent Attorney, 2018, Japan

Ms. Emi Katagiri is a patent attorney with expertise in various technical fields including structures, machinery, IT-related inventions, tools, sanitary products, kitchen tools, and everyday items.

She offers a wide range of services including patent applications, utility model registrations, design registrations, trademark registrations, pre-filing searches, infringement investigations, patent information analysis, and patent mapping.

Emi holds a Master’s degree with a specialization in Physics. She has previous experience working in the Intellectual Property Department, handling technical matters, at a precision equipment manufacturing company. She became a registered patent attorney in 2016.

She is fluent in both Japanese and English.

Admitted as Patent Attorney, 2004, Japan

Ms. Ayako Kondo is a patent attorney with expertise in various fields including organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, polymer chemistry, environmental chemistry, pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, food, and cosmetics.

She graduated from the Department of Applied Chemistry at Tokyo University of Science and has a background working in the Intellectual Property and External Affairs Department of a domestic pharmaceutical company, as well as a patent law firm in Tokyo. She has been a registered patent attorney since 2004.

Ayako is fluent in both Japanese and English and was a member of the Bio and Life Science Committee of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association in 2006.

In her own words:
“In each invention entrusted by clients, I sense the future. I am here to assist in making that future a reality with certainty.”