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KUBOTA
9TH FLOOR KAMIYACHO PRIME PLACE, 4-1-17
TORANOMON
MINATO-KU, TOKYO 105-0001
Japan
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KUBOTA > The Legal 500 Rankings

Japan > Intellectual property: Independent local firms Tier 2

With a particular industry expertise in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, KUBOTA is well placed to handle contentious work in the areas of patents, infringement matters, trade marks, portfolio management. The practice is also well versed in patent infringement litigation in the pharmaceutical sector. Founder and industry veteran, Eiichiro Kubota, leads the team, which also comprises Kiyoko Nakaoka, who is widely recognised for her technical expertise and experience in high-end litigation. Emiko Yano plays a key role in the team’s life science practice and Yusuke Inui specialises in trade mark litigation. Rika Yamazaki and Tomoko Honami are other associates of note.

Practice head(s):

Eiichiro Kubota

Other key lawyers:

Kiyoko Nakaoka; Emiko Yano; Yusuke Inui; Rika Yamazaki; Tomoko Honami

Key clients

Merck

Fast Retailing

Apple

Patagonia

Starbucks

Kokuyo

Louis Vuitton

Sanofi

Casio

Eagle Pharmaceuticals

Work highlights

  • Acting for the Broad Institute to defend their patent that covers the Nobel Prize winning CRISPR Cas9 technology.
  • Acting for Eagle Pharmaceuticals for patent infringement litigation against generic manufacturers Pfizer and Sawai.
  • Successfully acquired a 3D trade mark for CASIO’s iconic watch G-SHOCK.