The practice at TMI Associates is co-headed by Katsuro Tanaka and Tomohiro Tohyama who bring deep expertise in tech and IP-related transactions, such as licensing and tech transfer. Key practitioner Seiro Hatano has a wealth of experience in both contentious and non-contentious IP work, with a strong emphasis on trade mark and unfair competition matters. Seiro Hatano concentrates on sector spanning patent litigation and pre-litigation matters, as well as trials before the JPO. Makoto Okada harnesses a particular strength in patent disputes, including infringement cases, court actions seeking to overturn trial decisions, patent invalidation proceedings before the JPO, and import suspension matters. Hiroshi Nemoto is a key practitioner also.
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Testimonials
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‘Multiple distinguished attorneys review cases from diverse angles and offer highly precise recommendations.’
‘Since a lead attorney has a thorough understanding of the details of the case, interactions during court hearings are smooth. Attorneys carefully consider the client's input.’
Key clients
- Ricoh Company, Ltd.
- R. C. CORE Co. Ltd
Work highlights
Acting on 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.
Representing the client in the litigation on publicity rights/image rights infringements against a Japanese celebrity whose image and name were used in the fraudulent advertisement disseminated on Facebook and Instagram.
Lawyers
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Hiroshi Nemoto
Makoto Okada
Tomohiro Tohyama
Practice head
Katsuro Tanaka; Tomohiro Tohyama
Other key lawyers
Hiroshi Nemoto; Seiro Hatano; Makoto Okada