- Japan Patent Attorneys Association
- Intellectual Property Association of Japan
- 1997B.S., Division of Material Development Engineering, School of Engineering, Osaka University
- 1999M.S., Division of Electronic, Information and Energy Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University
- (1) Electric and electronics engineering, information and communication, control engineering, physics
- Displays (liquid crystal, plasma, organic EL), recording/reproduction devices (DVD, Blu-ray), electronic circuits, touch sensors, electronic microscopes, image processing, audio processing, semiconductors, information processing (processors, software, network, business models), etc.
- (2) Mechanical engineering, mechatronics
- Automobile engines, medical devices, printing devices, board cutting devices, panel inspection devices, analog audio recording/reproduction devices, analog video recording/reproduction devices, laser emission devices, etc.
- (3) Chemistry
- Magnetic materials, semiconductor materials, exhaust gas purification catalysts, other inorganic materials.
Kitahama International IP Law Firm based in Osaka was founded by Mr. Hiroyuki MAEI. Mr. Maei, President, has years of experience handling patent prosecution and infringement cases for Japanese and overseas clients as a member of patent firms. While working in an IP management consulting firm, he assisted corporations and universities in creation and utilization of IP rights. He also worked in a government-supported organization and produced successful technology transfer projects for academic and industrial sectors.
The members of our firm are specialized in a wide range of fields including electric and electronics engineering, communication, and mechanical engineering, and provide fully committed services in tight cooperation. Our high quality services enjoy good reputation and confidence from our clients including industrial manufacturers, universities and research institutes in Japan.
We are proud to announce that:
First, we cover all the important fields such as electric and electronics engineering, information, mechanical engineering and devices, and chemistry.
Second, we provide services in a wide range of practice areas including IP right acquisition, search and analysis, dispute-related practice, value assessment, contract, and transfer and utilization.
Third, we handle cases for USA and Europe and also the BRICs countries, especially China and India enjoying the remarkable economic development, in enthusiastic cooperation with overseas law and patent firms.
Kitahama International IP law firm always place ourselves in our clients' position when figuring out how to protect and utilize their novel and unique technologies and innovative ideas and trademarks in the context of business strategy. We provide aggressive proposals in consideration of the IP system and practice of Japan.
- (1) Electric and electronics engineering, information and communication, control engineering, physics, business models
- Displays (liquid crystal, plasma, organic EL), recording/reproduction devices (DVD, Blu-ray), electronic circuits, sensors, solar cells, electronic microscopes, video/audio processing, semiconductors, information processing (software, network, business models), etc.
- (2) Mechanical engineering, mechatronics
- Automobiles, medical devices, panel inspection devices, laser emission devices, analog audio recording/reproduction devices, analog video recording/reproduction devices, board cutting devices, etc.
- (3) Chemistry, biotechnology
- Chemical processes and chemical engineering, organic and inorganic chemistry (polymer, fiber, plastic molding, other organic chemistry-related technologies, magnetic materials, semiconductor materials, exhaust gas purification catalysts, other inorganic chemistry-related technologies), biotechnology, etc.
- IP right acquisition in Japan and overseas
(patents, trademarks : USA, Europe, China, India, etc.) - IP search and analysis
(prior art search, search for competitor's infringement, search for transfer possibility, etc.) - IP dispute management
(information provision, appeal, suit, opinion, etc.) - IP assessment
(value assessment, IP due diligence, etc.) - Contract on IP rights
(licensing, confidentiality, joint development, employee invention, etc.) - Transfer and utilization of IP rights
- Kitahama International IP Law Firm
6th Fl. Kotera Plaza, 2-5-23 Kitahama,
Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0041 Japan - +81-6-6223-2256 (phone)
- +81-6-6223-2257 (fax)
- info@kitahamaip.com
