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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune‘s team brings a wealth of expertise in IP licensing and transactions, with strong knowledge in fields such as electronics, telecoms, machinery, and pharma. The team is led by Yasufumi Shiroyama, Yoshikazu Iwase, Wataru Shimizu, Miki Goto, and Masayuki Yamanouchi, all of whom are highly skilled in patent litigation. Shitoyama specialises in domestic and international tech transfers and medical products, while Iwase provides counsel on U.S. patent infringement matters in Japan. Shimizu is an expert in industry-university collaborations and brand management, and Yamanouchi has extensive experience in trade marks, copyright, and trade secrets. Another notable member is Akihito Nakamachi, who advises tech-driven clients.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The team has in-depth IP-related knowledge in Japan and other jurisdictions for both prosecution and legal proceedings.' 
  • 'Masayuki Yamanouchi provided us with high-quality legal services based on his IP-related knowledge in Japan and other jurisdictions and effective collaboration with other legal experts. He provided legal services by effectively reflecting client's needs in a timely manner.'

Key clients

  • Toyota Motor Corporation
  • Firstface Company Ltd.
  • Denso Corporation
  • Aisin Corporation
  • Jtekt Corporation
  • Advics Co., Ltd.
  • Ushio Inc.
  • Blue Nexus Corporation
  • Taiyo Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd.
  • AstraZeneca

Work highlights

Advised DSEF, a Japanese federation of companies involved in digital spaces like the Metaverse, in preparing and publishing the "Report for Economic Development of Digital Economy," which addresses key IP and legal issues related to the Metaverse and similar online platforms, offering guidance to companies navigating this emerging industry.

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Practice head

Yasufumi Shiroyama; Yoshikazu Iwase; Akihito Nakamachi; Wataru Shimizu; Miki Goto; Masayuki Yamanouchi; Nobuto Shirane; Ryo Murakami

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