TMI Associates has a well-rounded disputes practice, handling a broad range of matters in commercial, intellectual property, tax, and administrative law. The team represents clients in proceedings before Japanese courts, at both trial and appellate levels, as well as in arbitration settings. The group is led by Ryosuke Ito, who oversees the firm’s litigation and arbitration efforts across multiple practice areas. Makoto Okada is highly regarded for his work in intellectual property, particularly in the area of patent law. His experience spans both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, with a strong emphasis on patent infringement litigation and actions to rescind trial decisions in court. Keishiro Tashiro focuses his practice on commercial litigation and pre-dispute strategy. He has been involved in complex matters concerning director liability, shareholder rights, mergers and acquisitions, derivatives, contract interpretation, and mass tort claims.
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Key clients
- Tsuburaya Production Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Represented ALPINE CO., LTD. (Defendant) in a lawsuit filed by a Hong Kong-based investment fund seeking the nullification of the stock exchange transaction executed for business integration purposes.
Represented Dwango Co., Ltd in a landmark patent infringement case before the Supreme Court of Japan, which for the first time examined the extraterritorial reach of Japanese patent rights in the implementation of network-related inventions.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Keishiro Tashiro
Practice head
Ryosuke Ito
Other key lawyers
Makoto Okada; Keishiro Tashiro