Intellectual Property: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
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Morrison Foerster fields a top-tier IP group acclaimed for its patent work involving contentious and non-contentious issues, as well as its adept handling of trade mark and trade secrets disputes.The firm is regularly instructedby internationally reputablecorporations active in the TMT and pharmaceutical spheres, andexcelsin dealing withthe IP aspectsof major M&A transactions and joint ventures. The team also offers expertise in monetising IP portfolios and handles complex cross-border mandates, especially those related to the USA.
Morrison Foerster fields a top-tier IP group acclaimed for its patent work involving contentious and non-contentious issues, as well as its adept handling of trade mark and trade secrets disputes. The firm is regularly instructed by blue-chip corporations active in the TMT and pharmaceutical spheres, and excels in dealing with the IP aspects of major M&A transactions and joint ventures. The team also offers expertise in monetising IP portfolios and handles complex cross-border mandates, especially those related to the USA. Key clients include ARM, Fujitsu America and TDK.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster represented Kyowa Hakko Kirin in the negotiations for a licence agreement with an international pharmaceutical company regarding the client's antibody therapeutics.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very good and analysing the whole picture and providing good feedback."
"MoFo attorneys spot potential risks and multiple solutions. Also, their response time is very short."
"MoFo explained complex legal issues in a concise and easily understandable manner."
"They are very good and analysing the whole picture and providing good feedback."
"MoFo attorneys spot potential risks and multiple solutions. Also, their response time is very short."
"MoFo explained complex legal issues in a concise and easily understandable manner."
Notable Practitioners
Max Olson is active representing clients in cross-border matters. He often handles patent litigation as well as non-contentious matters such as licensing negotiations.
"He provides detailed analysis backed by a high level of expertise."
"Max Olson is a treasure trove of expertise and highly skilled as a practitioner."
Chie Yakura is an experienced litigator recognised for her representation of major international clients in patent and trade mark infringement cases.
"Chie Yakura is a top-level attorney, one of the best and brightest in the industry."
"She has strong expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially commercial and IP litigation."
"Chie and her team provide thoughtful, practical and helpful advice."
Masato Hayakawa has notable experience handling licence agreements related to commercialisation and development on a global scale. His practice spans a range of sectors, representing clients from the technology and pharmaceutical industries, among others.
"Masato Hayakawa is an expert in his field and thinks about the client first. He is responsive and commercial."
"Masato and the attorneys from MoFo are great in their service and expertise. They provide insights into the industry and the latest legislative development updates with their interpretation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morrison Foerster
Japan