Intellectual Property: International
Global Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
Contact number
+81 3 5157 8200Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells has a talented team known for its prowess in tackling both patent and trade mark issues. The firm is frequently retained by leading manufacturing, technology and life sciences companies from Japan and abroad. It is adept in trade mark clearance and portfolio management, and is active handling patent infringement and invalidation proceedings. The team also advises on IP-related transactional matters, including IP licensing mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells always propose the best solutions based on global legal knowledge and experience."
"It has a very responsive and friendly team who are very client-centric and a real pleasure to work with."
"Hogan Lovells always propose the best solutions based on global legal knowledge and experience."
"It has a very responsive and friendly team who are very client-centric and a real pleasure to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Lloyd Parker is an eminent practitioner with more than 25 years of experience assisting clients in Japan. He is the firm's Asia-Pacific regional managing partner.
"He is very innovative and solution-oriented - a real pleasure to work with."
"He advises us from a comprehensive viewpoint."
Frederick Ch'en routinely handles patent disputes and advises clients on cross-border licensing and patent prosecution matters, leveraging his biological sciences background to represent pharmaceutical companies.
"He has a great understanding of our business and implications, and his communication is really great."
"He is able to handle complex contracts, and is very responsive and charming to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hogan Lovells
Japan