Intellectual Property: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 3
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+81 3 6250 6200Chambers Review
Nishimura & Asahi is a respected firm offering expertise in contentious and advisory IP mandates. The firm is noted for its adept handling of the full spectrum of trade mark mandates, from strategic planning, prosecution and enforcement to litigation. The team also handles IP licensing and is well placed to represent clients in patent disputes at the Japan Patent Office and the Tokyo District Court. The firm represents a wide range of Japanese and international corporates, with notable clients including Nippon Steel and Dentsu.
Work Highlights
- Nishimura & Asahi advised Honda on an agreement with LG Energy Solution to establish a joint venture company in the USA to produce lithium-ion batteries for supply to Honda plants in North America.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has a wealth of specialised knowledge and provides advice based on the actual situation of the business of their clients."
"Nishimura & Asahi's lawyers have an overwhelming level of expertise in AI."
"The team has a wealth of specialised knowledge and provides advice based on the actual situation of the business of their clients."
"Nishimura & Asahi's lawyers have an overwhelming level of expertise in AI."
Notable Practitioners
Hitomi Iwase heads the trade mark division at Nishimura & Asahi and also handles the full range of IP matters, including trade marks, copyright and patents. Her practice covers both contentious and transactional IP matters.
"She responds quickly and flexibly to her clients' requests."
"She has a clear awareness of her clients' needs and gives pragmatic advice."
Yoshiyuki Miyashita heads the firm's intellectual property group and has a wide range of expertise, notably assisting clients with IP disputes as well as licensing and matters arising out of transactions.
Ranked Lawyers at
Nishimura & Asahi
Japan