Nishimura & Asahi‘s team manages multi-jurisdictional IP litigation, advising clients on emerging issues like AI and IoT, with additional expertise in the media and entertainment industry. The team is jointly led by Hitomi Iwase, who handles both disputes and transactions involving trademarks, patent, and copyright in wide range of sectors; while Yoshiyuki Miyashita, who has extensive experience in IP and IT transactions and dispute resolution, representing mass media and telecommunication companies. Naoko Omukai has strong expertise in advising on brand and design practice, including anti-counterfeiting matter. Toshihiko Hamano was promoted to partnership in January 2024.
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Kernmandanten
- Dentsu Inc.
- The Asahi Shimbun Company
- Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
- Maruni Wood Industry Inc.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Honda Motor Co., Ltd. on the execution of the Google Application Service Licence Agreement relating to the collaboration with Google LLC for in-vehicle-connected services.
- Advised Honda Motor Co. Ltd. on the IP aspects of a joint venture agreement with GS Yuasa International Ltd. to establish a new company, Honda - GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Ltd.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Yoshiyuki Miyashita
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Yoko Kasai
Gai Matsushita
Praxisleitung
Hitomi Iwase; Yoshiyuki Miyashita
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Naoko Omukai; Toshihiko Hamano; Gai Matsushita; Yoko Kasai