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Intellectual property: Independent local firms

Hiroe & Associates

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The team at Hiroe & Associates offers comprehensive IP services in patents, utility models, industrial designs, trade marks, copyrights, and unfair competition in Japan, while also supporting clients with enforcement, licensing, and commercialisation strategies. The team is jointly led by Takenori Hiroe, who is well-versed in copyright, unfair competition, and licensing consultancy-related infringement matters; Masanori Hiroe, who focuses on trade mark applications, appeals, and opposition matters; and Satoshi Hashimoto, who has extensive experience in patent infringement matters related to the areas of electrical engineering, mechatronics, and optics. Tetsunori Yoshida is another name to note.
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  • 'We have been in a long-term partnership with the firm for over 30 years. The firm's performance is both accurate and speedy, and they possess intensive expertise in their field.'

  • ‘The team is composed of highly skilled professionals who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge from diverse backgrounds. This diversity not only enriches their perspective but also enables them to provide comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex problems. Their commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity is a testament to their progressive approach.’

  • ‘Their deep industry knowledge and technical expertise are unparalleled. They consistently demonstrate a nuanced understanding of complex legal issues and provide strategic, effective solutions.’

  • ‘Our firm instructed Hiroe and Associates on the prosecution of patent applications over the past year. The quality, speed and other aspects are all very good and the communication between our two firms has always been excellent.'

  • 'Hiroe and Associates is a very trustworthy firm, and we highly recommend its services. The quality, speed, and other aspects are all very notable and the communication between our two firms has always been excellent. The team always replies to our inquiries in a lot of detail and handles our cases very professionally.' 

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Practice head

Takenori Hiroe; Masanori Hiroe; Satoshi Hashimoto

Other key lawyers

Tetsunori Yoshida