Hiroe & Associates

Diversity

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)

We respect the individuality of each employee and embrace diversity in all its forms, including race, nationality, language, gender, age, values, and religion. We are committed to maintaining and continually improving a workplace environment in which every member of our firm can recognize their own value and fully realize their potential.In order to boost our overall performance and contribute to international IP protection, we employ and train personnel without regard for ethnicity, nationality, gender or age, to create a working environment in which all members of our diverse team can maximize their potential. We also have systems in place for parental leave and flexible working times, as well as hiring of veteran staff over the age of 65. This creates opportunities for many different ways of working.

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

Our firm is guided by the principle of contributing to the technological and cultural development of society through intellectual property. Grounded in strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations and high ethical standards, we are committed to ESG-focused management and to fostering continuous communication that builds trust with all members of our firm and all of our clients. We also promote global intellectual property support through close collaboration with our overseas partner firms.

Pro bono

All of our patent attorneys are registered as expert advisors in the pro bono invention advice program run by the Japan Patent Attorneys Association, offering free IP advice to small- and medium-sized companies and individuals throughout central Japan.

Our managing partner is also registered as an expert advisor with the Gifu Invention Association and Gifu City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, offering free on-site IP advice to companies and individuals within Gifu prefecture.