[SME Support Station] HARAKENZO WORLD PATENT & TRADEMARK - Leading Intellectual Property Law Firm in Japan(Osaka & Tokyo)

Small and Medium Enterprises
Support Station

Chief Advisor: Patent and Trademark Attorney Teruhide SUKESUE
TEL FAX E-mail	: + 81-6-6351-4384 : + 81-6-6351-5664 :

Introduction

The socio-economic importance of intellectual property is constantly on the rise. In this context, establishing firm, adapted intellectual property management procedures and strategies is therefore a matter of great urgency for all economic actors. However, even though a great number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) own proprietary technologies and valuable know-how, cases where these assets are not fully exploited – due for example to a lack of awareness of their value, or to the existence of financial constraints – are numerous. Harakenzo World Patent & Trademark’s SMEs Support Station provides SMEs with expert advice and assistance, in the objective to enable these companies to turn their intellectual property into a powerful tool to support their business activity.

1. Support on application filing

(1) Cost reduction support

System of reduction of examination fee and registration fee; grace period system
System of refund of the paid examination fee
Free prior art search conducted by search companies
Target : SMEs wishing to reduce the expenses related to the filing of patent applications

(2) Procedure support

Search for patent application trends
Target : SMEs wishing to obtain knowledge on the filing activities of their competitors
SMEs wishing to create and utilize patent maps
SMEs considering the direction to give to their R&D efforts
Accelerated examination for SMEs
Target : SMEs wishing to have their application examined in advance
Oral examination
Target : SMEs hoping to hasten the examination process by explaining technical details and the
gist of the invention to the Examiner
SMEs wishing to clarify the point of view of the Examiner
Fast translation service of foreign-language cited references upon the issue of an Office Action (Notification of reasons for refusal)
Target : SMEs wishing to understand as soon as possible the contents of foreign-language
cited references
Annuities management
Target : SMEs wishing to avoid errors in the management of their annuities
SMEs wishing to outsource the management of their annuities

2. Support on intellectual property strategy for SMEs

Introduction
Exploitation of research documents
Target : SMEs wishing to optimize their management and recording of the development process
of inventions
SMEs wishing to exploit research documents as a way to solve potential conflicts
Reduction of intellectual property risk
Target : SMEs wishing to reduce the risks related to intellectual property
SMEs wishing to put intellectual property risk at the core of their system of intellectual
property management
Brand strategy support
Target : SMEs wishing to enhance their brand strategy
SMEs wishing to exploit the strengths of their brands

3. Intellectual property information

Contact information

For inquiries regarding our firm’s support services to SMEs, please contact us by facsimile or e-mail using the information shown below.

Facsimile: +81-6-6351-5664
E-mail:

STAFF

Chief Deputy Director General
Patent&Trademark Attorney / Specially Qualified Attorney For Infringement Litigation
Specialist

Kiyoshi FUKUI

Kiyoshi FUKUI, born in 1972, obtained a Master of Engineering from Osaka University, Precision Science and Technology Division. The targets of his research include ultra-precision machining and semiconductor manufacturing process. His specialty covers physics, mechanical engineering, optics, electronics, information technology, and communications. He is presently a member of JPAA. Certified in 2005 as Litigation Certified Intellectual Property Attorney.

I am enthusiastic in helping you to get the best benefit from your result of intellectual activities. With this enthusiasm, I will responsibly treat every case you request based upon my broad business experiences and extensive technological knowledge.

Secretariat and Administration Department PCT Applications Department Manager
Office Manager / IP Manager
Patent&Trademark Attorney

Yasuo NISHIYAMA

Yasuo NISHIYAMA graduated from the Law Department
(liberal arts) of Ritsumeikan University. His specialty covers Intellectual Property Law. He is presently a member of JPAA.

When I was a university student, I got interested in intellectual property rights through a study for the Customs Broker exam, and decided to be a Patent Attorney. After passing the Patent Attorney exam, I have brushed up my English for patent practice and have learned basic laws to have the legal mind. Further increasing my knowledge of patent practice and laws, I'd like to offer best services to our clients.