{"id":322,"date":"2023-08-03T22:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T13:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sakae-pat.jp\/wp\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2026-04-11T17:40:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T08:40:52","slug":"staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sakae-pat.jp\/en\/profile\/staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Staff introduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patent Attorneys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Toshiaki Etoh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

President
Patent Attorney,Registration No. 10035<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career of Committee of JPAA<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

1976 :Graduated from Meiji University, Faculty of Law, Department of Law
Since 1990 :Served on various committees of Japan Patent Attorneys Association
From 2000 to 2006 :Researcher of the Central Research Institute of Intellectual Property Of Japan Patent Attorneys Association
2007 :Chairperson of Patent Committee of Japan Patent Attorneys Association
2009-2010 :Executive director of Japan Patent Attorneys Association (In charge of Patent Committee)
2012 :Vice President of Japan Patent Attorneys Association (In charge of Patent Committee, Design Committee, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Publications<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Intellectual Property Dictionary (co-writing) published by Sanseido in 2001
Heisei Patent Law Handbook (Editor and Writer) published by Sanseido in 2004<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis about the Essence of the Invention<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Theses (Only in Japanese) (Titles are followings)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 1 (1991) Application of Doctrine of Equivalents as to functional expression claim
Part 2 (2002) What is \u201cthe essential part\u201d, the first Requirement of application of Doctrine of Equivalents
Part 3 (2004) What is the best claim (difference from indistinct claim)
Part 4 (2006) Size of Claim, Contribution Ratio and Damage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lecturer Record<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

From 2002 to 2005 Lecturer on Intellectual Property Right in the Department of Science and Engineering at Meiji University
Since 2011 : Lecturer on Intellectual Property Right in the Department of Law at Meiji University (Intellectual Property Seminar)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kenji Inagaki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patent Attorney,Registration No.20606 (2015)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialties<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Chemistry, Cosmetics, Foods<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic background<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Aoyama Gakuin University, Engineering department, Applied Chemistry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work Experience<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Food manufacturing company, Product development department
Cosmetics manufacturing company, Product development department: about 5 years
Patent Law firms: about 22 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Swimming; climbing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hironori Nagayama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patent Attorney,Registration No.18591(2011)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialties<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Chemistry, Medical devices, Adhesives,
Recording materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic background<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

[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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work Experience<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

A German-affiliated chemical company, 7.5 years
An international patent firm in Tokyo, 14 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Languages<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Japanese, English (English proficiency test (pre-1st grade) level)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hobbies<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

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”)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I always try to write Japanese sentences that are easy to translate into English and easy to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birthplace<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Kochi Prefecture, Japan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hirohito Katsunuma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Patent Attorney Registration No.11778<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialties<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Computer software, nuclear power, petrochemical engineering, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, other machinery in general<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic background<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Graduated from Yokohama National University, Faculty of Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Membership & Career<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Languages<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Japanese, English, Chinese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Takeshi Ohshio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Patent Attorney Registration No.10016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical fields<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Aircraft engines, AV products, magnetic scales, microscope equipment, semiconductor inspection equipment, automobile engine control devices, mass spectrometers, ion beam equipment, mass spectrometers, electrophoresis equipment, liquid chromatography equipment, bioinformatics, business models, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka City University
Completed the Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University
Graduated from the Faculty of Science, Tokyo Metropolitan University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maya Kadonaga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Patent Attorney Registration No.20231<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialties<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Physical chemistry, organic chemistry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic background<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering,
Aoyama Gakuin University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Languages<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Japanese, English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Affiliated Patent Attorney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yosuke Hisamatsu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Patent Attorney Registration No.16088<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialties<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Organic materials; inorganic materials; chemical compounds; polymer compounds; compositions; genetic engineering; pharmaceuticals; food and beverages; cosmetics; cell culture; agricultural chemistry; software (e.g., bioinformatics and medical informatics); systems; networks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic background<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

March 2002
Graduated from College of Biological Resources, Second Cluster of Colleges, University of Tsukuba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 2006
Completed the Doctoral Program in the Department of Applied Biochemistry,
Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba Ph.D. in Agricultural Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Received the doctoral degree through an accelerated program (early completion)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chinese Patent Attorney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hongyue LIU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Chinese Patent Attorney
China Patent Agent Qualification
Certificate No. 1123098 \u201d (2014)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialties<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Chemistry, Molecular biology, Ecology, Biochemistry,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Background<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Japanese, English, Chinese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hobby<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Basketball, Traveling<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trademark Attorney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sachiko Kishino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patent Attorney, Registration No. 22186 (2018)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialties<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Trademark, Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic background<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Graduate school of University College London, Master\u2019s degree<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work experiences<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Government offices, National university corporations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hobby<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Enjoying fine wines and prized delicacies, having a one-day hot springs trip<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comments<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019m 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\u2019s brand and design strategies for the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Patent & Trademark Staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Yuetsu Takuma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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patent engineer<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Completed doctoral course at Tohoku University Graduate School in 1982<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctor of engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical Field:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

The areas of expertise are electrical and communication engineering, power transmission and distribution engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comments<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yukari Imai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Technical Field<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Mechanical engineering, Vehicle, Civil engineering and construction, Control engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educational background<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Tsukuba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Takeharu Tamura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Career<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

German: For 19 years
Diplom Deutsch in Japan: Oberstufe (Jun 1 kyu)
OeSD: B2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comments<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

I enjoy the study of languages, especially German, for which I currently hold a Level I qualification. I am good at translating German and reviewing literature.
I also like to examine technical content in depth and have 30 years’ experience in chemical patent prosecution as technical adviser and assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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K. Suzuki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Background and Qualification<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

After earning master\u2019s 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comments<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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