Staff

Akiko Kurawaki

Patent Attorney, Registration No.16710 (2009)
Infringement lawsuit counsel

Specialties

Chemistry (Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry), Materials and Devises

Academic background

Dokkyo University, Linguistics
University of the Air, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry

Membership

JPAA International Activity Center
APAA Japan Group, Patent Committee

Comments

After obtaining a bachelor’s degree for linguistics, I was firstly trained to be a translator. After joining a certain company, I was rather fascinated with drafting patent applications in a chemical field. Then, I joined Tashiro & Etoh and went back to another college to study chemistry. Having worked at T&E and studied at the college day and night, I got my second bachelor’s degree, and thereafter qualified as a patent attorney. Until now, I am still in love with my work, involving in domestic/outbound/inbound applications, prosecutions, opinions, and disputes (oppositions, invalidation trials, litigations). I am proud of the current environment which always encourages me to stay sincere to any piece of work.

Osamu Yamaguchi

Patent Attorney,Registration No.19413 (2013)

Specialties

Chemistry, Foods, Feeds, Machines

Academic Background

March 2001, Completed from Master course of Nagoya University Graduated School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Agricultural Science

Work Experience

2001-2009 Practical work at a domestic beverage manufacturer (R&D department, IP department)

Language

Japanese, English

Membership

2016 – 2021, Member of Patent Committee of Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA) (2021, Vice Chairperson of the Patent Committee)
2022 -, Member of Bio and Life Science Committee of JPAA

Publications

“Research of the logic of description requirements that are useful in practical matters such as patent invalidation trials” (co-authorship, “Patent”, 2022 Vol.75 No.9 pp.33-44)

Hobby

Cooking, Running

Comments:

I worked in R&D department and IP department in my previous position at a beverage manufacturer.  Further, I drafted patent application documents in a wide range of fields, e.g., from mechanical to chemical fields, in our firm over decade.
Based on these experiences, I believe that my strength lies in my ability to handle everything from patent liaison to draft patent applications in a wide range of fields.

Kenji Inagaki

Patent Attorney,Registration No.20606 (2015)

Specialties

Chemistry, Cosmetics, Foods

Academic background

Aoyama Gakuin University, Engineering department, Applied Chemistry

Work Experience

Food manufacturing company, Product development department
Cosmetics manufacturing company, Product development department: about 5 years
Patent Law firms: about 22 years

Activities

Swimming; climbing

Hironori Nagayama

Patent Attorney,Registration No.18591(2011)

Specialties

Chemistry, Medical devices, Adhesives,
Recording materials

Academic background

Bachelor degree ? Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Engineering department, Applied Chemistry
Master degree ? Kochi University, Graduate School of Science, Chemistry
Industrial chemistry, Organic
chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Environmental chemistry

Work Experience

A German-affiliated chemical company, 7.5 years
An international patent firm in Tokyo, 14 years

Languages

Japanese, English (English proficiency test (pre-1st grade) level)

Hobbies

Reading novels (I am especially drawn to mystery novels with a surprising twist at the end. After reading Yuki Ayatsuji’s 1987 novel “The Murder in the Decapod House”, I became a great fan of the author, and love to mystery novels.)
Stretching (I go to a stretching specialist once a week for an hour, which refreshes me, and has healed me from shoulder and back pain.)
Watching Japanese animation (I especially like to guess the culprits in mystery stories, so I often watch “Detective Conan”)

Others

I always try to write Japanese sentences that are easy to translate into English and easy to understand.

Birthplace

Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Sachiko Kishino

Patent Attorney, Registration No. 22186 (2018)

Specialties

Trademark, Design

Academic background

Graduate school of University College London, Master’s degree

Work experiences

Government offices, National university corporations

Hobby

Enjoying fine wines and prized delicacies, having a one-day hot springs trip

Comments

I majored in history and archaeology in the universities, and spent my days exploring the past through the excavation of remains and search of ancient documents. Now, I’m engaged in acquiring more knowledge and experience in the field of Intellectual properties which aims to contribute to the development of industry, and the questioning mind that I got through my school days is quite useful for my current job. I will try and do my best to help and support client’s brand and design strategies for the future.

Hongyue LIU

Chinese Patent Attorney
China Patent Agent Qualification
Certificate No. 1123098 ” (2014)

Specialties

Chemistry, Molecular biology, Ecology, Biochemistry,

Academic Background

Kyusyu University, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Science, Agrobiological Science (Ph.D.) The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Science, Project Researcher, 3 years

Language

Japanese, English, Chinese

Hobby

Basketball, Traveling

Yuetsu Takuma

patent engineer

Completed doctoral course at Tohoku University Graduate School in 1982

Doctor of engineering

Technical Field:

The areas of expertise are electrical and communication engineering, power transmission and distribution engineering.

Comments

I have been working as an advisor about the general electric matters
relate to all patent application cases.
I want to focus on AI-related inventions more.

Yukari Imai

Technical Field

Mechanical engineering, Vehicle, Civil engineering and construction, Control engineering

Educational background

Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Tsukuba

Takeharu Tamura

Career

1985: Graduation of Nagoya-university, Faculty of technology metal department
1985: Completion of graduate school of Nagoya university
1987: Joining Company of Nihon Kokan
1995: Retirement of Company of Nihon Kokan
2002: Serve in TASHURO & ETOH PATENT BUREAU

Language

German: For 19 years
Diplom Deutsch in Japan: Oberstufe (Jun 1 kyu)
OeSD: B2

Comments

Until now, I have been writing patent specifications related to general electricity and automobiles.
In the future, I think of focusing on AI-related inventions.

Watanabe

Education

Meiji University (L.L.B.)

Qualification

2nd grade Certified Specialist of Intellectual Property Management (administration)

Experience

Tashiro & Etoh Patent Bureau (2019-)

Motto

To make every effort to meet clients’ demands.

K. Suzuki

Background and Qualification

After earning master’s degree in US, engaged in international sales and marketing job
More than 20 years of career in the IP field (Trademark)
English Proficiency Test 1st grade

Comments

With years of experience in the IP field and communication skills acquired through my study in America, I am happy to help clients obtain trademark registrations in Japan as well as overseas.
Please feel free to contact us if you need help regarding trademarks. I carefully listen to your requests and problems you are facing, and propose the best solutions.

Hirohito Katsunuma

Patent Attorney Registration No.11778

Specialties

Computer software, nuclear power, petrochemical engineering, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, other machinery in general

Academic background

Graduated from Yokohama National University, Faculty of Engineering

Membership & Career

Appended in Specific Infringement Litigation Representation
Visiting Professor, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Executive Director, Japan International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
President of the International Headquarters of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), 2018-2021

Languages

Japanese, English, Chinese

Maya Kadonaga

Patent Attorney Registration No.20231

Specialties

Physical chemistry, organic chemistry

Academic background

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Aoyama Gakuin University

Languages

Japanese, English