EPO·OHIM 지원실

EPO・OHIM Information

EPO Information Chief Advisor : Takamasa ARAI OHIM Information Chief Advisor : Yosuke TANAKA
TEL FAX E-mail	: + 81 - 6 - 6351 - 4384 : + 81 - 6 - 6351 - 5664 : kenzopat@mars.dti.ne.jp

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We would like to provide you with the EPO・OHIM Information useful to the filing and protection of your intellectual property rights in EP and Japan. If there is some way in which the information provided by us could be of help to you, then we will be very glad. We have specialized members for establishing the system of providing you with the useful information at the moment, in close cooperation with the other related sections. If you have any queries, and/or consultation regarding intellectual property rights in EP or Japan, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We, all staffs, look forward to serving you with the greatest care. EPO Information Chief Advisor : Takamasa ARAI OHIM Information Chief Advisor : Yosuke TANAKA

EPO・OHIM Information　STAFF

EPO Information Chief Advisor
Foreign Department General manager
Specialist

Takamasa ARAI

Takamasa ARAI obtained an ME in Engineering from Kobe University and is an officially qualified head electric technician (3rd kind). His speciality covers Electricity, Electronics, Physics,Material Science, and Mechanical Engineering. He speaks Japanese and English and is responsible for a wide range of services we offer to international clients.

As you may already know, foreign patent laws as well as other regulations are frequently revised in these days, and numerous court decisions made in recent years may have dramatic impact to foreign patent practices. Given these circumstances, I believe it is my duty to always keep up myself with these legal precedents and restless law revisions, in order to provide our clients with appropriate and useful legal advice.

OHIM Information Chief Advisor
Patent&Trademark Attorney
Manager of Trademarks&Designs Department
Researcher

Yosuke TANAKA

Yosuke TANAKA graduated from the Foreign Language Department of Kyoto Industry University. His specialty covers Design, Trademark, Copyright and Unfair Competition Prevention Law. He is presently a member of JPAA

Intellectual property is so important that it could be fatal to a company.
I always take the importance into consideration and do my best for a client. I will treat every case with swiftness and cordiality as "a professional of intellectual property".

DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL Patent&Trademark Attorney
Specially Qualified Attorney For Infringement Litigation
Adviser

Kiyoshi FUKUI

Kiyoshi FUKUI 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.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL Patent&Trademark Attorney
Specially Qualified Attorney For Infringement Litigation

Toshirou KURODA

Toshirou KURODA obtained as MS in Life Science from the University of Tokyo. The targets of his research include Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Genetic Engineering. His specialty covers Life Science, and Biotechnology. He is presently a member of JPAA. Certified in 2005 as Litigation Certified Intellectual Property Attorney.

Intellectual properties, in particular, about inventions related to Life Science are becoming more and more important all over the world as well as in Japan. For that reason, I will offer you the best service about the inventions in the field of Life Science in general. I would appreciate it if you would ask me for any advice on the inventions related to Biotechnology.

Patent&Trademark Attorney
Manager of Legal Department
Researcher

Teruhide SUKESUE

Teruhide SUKESUE graduated from the Law Department of Chuo University. His specialty covers Design, Trademark, Copyright and Unfair Competition Prevention Law. He is presently a member of JPAA.

Please consult me for anything on intellectual property law in general, except on Patent Law and Utility Model Law. In each stage of right obtainment, right protection and right exercise, I will offer you the best strategy and take prompt actions, based on my expertise not only in intellectual property law, but also in lex generali.

Andrew THOM

Andrew THOM acquired a ME in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
The targets of his research include thermodynamics, heat exchange and solar heating.
His specialties cover mechanical engineering.

Engineering not only involves the best technical solution to a problem, it also involves finding solutions that are in the best interests of the client. I am pleased that I can apply each part in the field of intellectual property to achieve the desired results.

Chau DO

Chau DO is working towards her MASc in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada.

Her research was focused on developing three-dimensional microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This involved designing MEMS components, integrating equipment with micro-components and bringing the micro-components out of plane using the equipment. Chau is currently completing her thesis.

Having switched from a computer background in my undergraduate studies to MEMS in my graduate studies, I have dealt with a wide range of engineering topics. I would like to use this knowledge in the field of intellectual property in order to benefit our clients.

Muriel SOBATA

Muriel SOBATA, born in Michigan, USA. She obtained a bachelors degree in marketing and international business with a minor in German language from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2006. Her language skills include; English, German and Japanese.

With my globally oriented perspective, working in the international department it will be my honor to assist our esteemed clients capably and professionally. I am excited to apply my experience and abilities to enhance, promote and facilitate effective communication between our firm and all our associates worldwide.

EPO・OHIM Support Station : Introduction of Contents

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EPO・OHIM Information STAFF

EPO・OHIM Information　STAFF