Michiko HOSAKA
Patent Attorney, President
Practice Area:
Well experienced in patent law, she has particular experience in mechanical fields. In addition, Ms. Hosaka is skilled in all aspects of trademark practice, including trademark search, clearance, client counseling, anti-counterfeit counseling, prosecution, copyright matters, and domestic and international trademark filing.
Education:
Yokohama National University
Memberships:
The Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)
International Trademark Association (INTA)
Japan Trademark Association (JTA)
Permanent member of Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)
Copyright Law Committee of the JPAA (2007-2008)
Unfair Competition Law Committee of the JPAA
Koichi MURAKAMI
Patent Attorney, Partner
Practice Area:
Mr. Murakami has extensive experience in search, filing and prosecution of trademarks, advising clients in clearance, use and protection of their marks. He is also actively involved in opposition, cancellation, and invalidation proceedings for both domestic and international clients.
Education:
Tsukuba University
Membership:
Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)
International Trademark Association (INTA)
Japan Trademark Association (JTA)
Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)
Compliance Committee of the JPAA
Junji SHINOHARA
Patent Attorney, Partner
Practice Area:
Junji Shinohara supports companies, especifically in the areas of automotive technology, control technology, information and communication technology, and mechanical engineering. As a partner at intellectual property firm, he provides appropriate advice to clients regarding questions about domestic and international patent application procedures and patent infringement litigation.
Education:
Osaka University
Membership:
Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)
Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)
Patent Committee of the JPAA (2012, 2014-2016)