Trademark Group
- Keita NAKAGAWA Patent & Trademark Attorney
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CertificatesPatent & Trademark Attorney Areas of
ExpertiseDomestic:trademark searches, trademark filings, responses to office actions, non-use cancellation trials, information submissions, oppositions, invalidation trials, trademark-related agreements, license agreements, assignments, assign-back agreements, anti-counterfeiting measures, unfair competition law, copyright consultation Overseas:trademark searches, trademark filings, responses to office actions, actions against bad-faith applications and registrations, global anti-counterfeiting measures
read moreCareer 2001 – 2018 Patent Firm (Tokyo)
2018 – Present Minato Mirai Patent Firm
April 2023 – March 2024 Secretary, Domestic Subcommittee, Trademark Committee, Japan Food & Bio Intellectual Property Rights Center (JAFBIC)
April 2024 – Present Japan Trademark AssociationEducation Bachelor of Laws, Department of Law, Faculty of Law (Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo, Japan) Message For approximately 17 years, I’ve been engaged in intellectual property work, specifically in trademarks and design rights, as well as licensing and dispute cases, at a major patent office in Tokyo.
Born and raised in Kyoto, I currently commute to my office in Minato Mirai from the Shonan area of Kanagawa Prefecture.
I value each unique encounter with our clients’ trademarks and intellectual properties, embracing the philosophy of ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’. I am committed to providing a sincere and personalized service, tailored to the individual needs of each client.
- Kazunori SHIMODA Patent & Trademark Attorney
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CertificatesPatent & Trademark Attorney,Practical Business BASIC Advanced Level Areas of
ExpertiseTrademarks (domestic and overseas), copyright, unfair competition law, contracts, customs seizures, counterfeit goods prevention read moreAffiliations Japan Patent Attorneys Association Education Master of the Intellectual Property Law course (LL.M.) (Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan) Hobbies Playing the bass guitar, visiting hot springs Message I have extensive experience in representing numerous trademark applications. In recent years, I have also been involved in cases related to border measures at customs for overseas brands. I strive to bring my diverse experience to the table while always approaching matters from the client’s perspective.
As your accessible patent attorney, I am committed to contributing to the protection of your intellectual property.
- Takuma MIMURA Patent & Trademark Attorney
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CertificatesPatent & Trademark Attorney,Goethe-Zertifikat B2(German）,German Diploma in Japan Grade Pre-1,Level 3 of the Practical Italian Language Proficiency Test Areas of
ExpertiseTrademarks (domestic and overseas), copyright, customs seizures read moreEducation Juris Doctor, Law School (Keio University, Tokyo, Japan). Hobbies Collecting favorite stationery, traveling, gardening, playing with animals (especially cats and dogs) Message Obtaining a trademark right is meaningless if that right cannot be effectively used in practice. Rather than merely applying for the trademark our clients desire, I ensure to fully understand how they plan to utilize the trademark in actual scenarios. With that knowledge, I propose the most suitable trademark application tailored to their needs.
If you have any questions or concerns about trademark registration, please don’t hesitate to consult us. We strive to meet your needs to the fullest extent possible.
- Aimi KUSUMI Patent & Trademark Attorney
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CertificatesPatent & Trademark Attorney, Areas of
ExpertiseTrademarks (domestic) read moreEducation Bachelor of Business Law, Department of Business Law (Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan) Hobbies Watching videos of my favorite YouTubers, playing smartphone games Message I continuously strive to update my knowledge in the field of trademarks through ongoing study.
Keeping a client-first mindset, I aim to provide careful and attentive support. Drawing on my professional expertise and experience as a patent attorney, I work closely with clients to help realize their goals.
Please feel free to contact me.
- Yuhei IIKUMA Trademark Specialist
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Certificates1st grade Certified Specialist of Intellectual Property Management（brand） Areas of
ExpertiseTrademarks (domestic and overseas), trademark registration for Amazon Brand Registry read moreCareer 2018 – Present Minato Mirai Patent Firm Education Bachelor of Corporate Law, Department of Corporate Law (Toyo University, Tokyo, Japan) Hobbies Watching sports (baseball and volleyball), visiting hot springs, collecting goshuin temple and shrine stamps Message I handle both domestic and international trademark filings.
Taking each client’s perspective into account, I provide proposals tailored to their budget and current business activities. I also assist with trademark registration for products sold through e-commerce platforms.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding trademarks, please feel free to contact me.
- Naho TAI Trademark Specialist
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Certificates3rd grade Certified Specialist of Intellectual Property Management (administration) Areas of
ExpertiseTrademarks (domestic and overseas),customs seizures read moreCareer 2014 – Present Minato Mirai Patent Firm Education Bachelor of Law, Department of Law (Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan) Message If you have any questions or concerns regarding trademark registration, please feel free to contact e. I strive to provide careful and clear explanations so that even first-time clients can proceed with confidence.
I provide thorough support to ensure that procedures move forward smoothly, in accordance with each client’s business and individual needs.
- Miki SHINOHARA Trademark Specialist
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Certificates2nd grade Certified Specialist of Intellectual Property Management (administration) Areas of
ExpertiseTrademarks (domestic and overseas),customs seizures read moreMessage I value communication with clients and strive to provide careful and attentive support.
I also aim to protect clients’ valuable intellectual property and provide appropriate proposals from a trademark perspective to help ensure its effective use.
If you have any questions or require assistance regarding trademarks, please feel free to contact me.
- Kohei YAMAGUCHITrademark Specialist
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Certificates1st grade Certified Specialist of Intellectual Property Management,Practical Business BASIC(Advanced Level) Areas of
ExpertiseTrademarks (domestic and overseas),customs seizures,copyright, unfair competition law, premium labeling law read moreCareer 2021 – Present Minato Mirai Patent Firm Education Bachelor of Law, Department of Law (Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan) Hobbies Watching movies, table tennis, reading, walking Message I am dedicated to offering suggestions from the trademark perspective to transform your intellectual property into valuable assets that enhance your business strategy.
If you have any questions or concerns about trademarks, please feel free to reach out to us anytime. - Yuki SOMETANITrademark Specialist
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Certificates2nd grade Certified Specialist of Intellectual Property Management（administration） Areas of
ExpertiseTrademarks (domestic and overseas),customs seizures read moreMessage I provide proposals and support from the perspectives of industrial design and trademark practice, with the aim of helping clients establish strong rights that effectively support their business strategies.
I also place importance on the ideas and intentions that clients have regarding their trademarks and product designs.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding industrial designs or trademarks, please feel free to contact me.
- Kayo RYUTrademark Specialist
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Certificates2nd grade Certified Specialist of Intellectual Property Management（administration）,2nd grade Test of Chinese Proficiency Areas of
ExpertiseTrademarks (domestic) read moreCareer 2023 – Present Minato Mirai Patent Firm Hobbies Cooking (Level 1 Cooking Proficiency Certificate, Level 2 Food and Lifestyle Advisor, Level 2 Confectionery Certification), listening to music Message I approach my daily work with an emphasis on human-centered communication that goes beyond what AI can provide.
Placing clients first, I aim to build relationships in which clients feel comfortable relying on me and consulting me at any time.
Through communication, I identify the most appropriate trademark registration strategy for each client and provide tailored proposals. Please feel free to contact me, even for minor matters.
- Kako SATOTrademark Specialist
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Certificates3rd grade Certified Specialist of Intellectual Property Management（administration） Areas of
ExpertiseTrademarks (domestic) read moreHobbies Attending live concerts, watching sports (3rd-dan in kendo), cooking Message I entered this field with the desire to support companies from the perspective of intellectual property strategy.
Through careful communication by email, phone, and meetings, I make it a principle to accurately understand each client’s needs.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding trademarks, including matters related to filing and securing rights.
- Kana MURAISHITrademark Specialist
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Certificates2nd grade Certified Specialist of Intellectual Property Management（administration）,HSK Level 5,Applied Information Technology Engineer Areas of
ExpertiseTrademarks (domestic) read moreEducation Bachelor of Laws, Faculty of Law (Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan). Hobbies Visiting Jomon period archaeological sites and museums, handicrafts, exploring traditional Japanese confectionery shops Message I provide support from a trademark perspective to assist clients in their business development and brand building.
Through careful consultation, I seek to gain a thorough understanding of each client’s products and services and to make proposals aligned with their business strategies.
As a professional, I support clients in properly protecting their valuable trademarks through appropriate rights. Please feel free to contact me.
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