Jones Day has several experienced lawyers in Tokyo working on intellectual property matters, with the team particularly noted for its work in the life sciences sector. Trade mark practitioner Michiru Takahashi, who has over 30 years of experience advising major international brands, leads the team. Shogo Asaji leverages his engineering background to advise on global patent disputes involving mechanical, electrical, chemical, and biological technologies. Shunji Fukasaka plays a key role in advising on patent, trade mark, and design matters.
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  • ‘Their Tokyo lawyers act as a flexible interface in complex transactions involving multiple countries. A collaborative system has been established to assist in seamlessly understanding and negotiating legal disputes outside Japan.’

  • ‘The team has excellent client handling skills in that they can ask clients for the necessary input promptly, based on their level of understanding.’

Kernmandanten

  • Astellas Pharma Inc.
  • Bristol Myers Squibb Company
  • Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited
  • Dell Inc.
  • Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Kiss Nail Products, Inc.
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
  • Sunkist Growers, Inc.
  • Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advised Bristol Myers Squibb Company on an ongoing patent infringement dispute against Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. regarding approval, manufacture, and sale of Sawai’s generic product.
  • Advised Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. on a development and license agreement with ALK-Abelló A/S regarding sale of an allergen immunotherapy (sublingual immunotherapy) drug for grass pollinosis in Japan.
  • Advising Sunkist Growers, Inc. and its group packaging houses on trade mark counselling, clearance, application, prosecution and maintenance in Japan.

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.

Praxisleitung

Michiru Takahashi

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Shogo Asaji; Shunji Fukasaka