Recent Update Events
Ryota Hara, a patent attorney at our firm, has been awarded the Finance Monthly Legal Award 2021 in the category Trademark Lawyer of the Year (Sep 15, 2021)
Sep 15,2021 Ryota Hara, a patent attorney at our firm, has been awarded the Finance Monthly Legal Award 2021 in the category Trademark Lawyer of the Year Ryota Hara, a…
Read moreAsamura Patent Office has been certified by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs as a company that practices “Telework Tokyo Rules” (Aug 31, 2021)
Aug 31,2021 Asamura Patent Office has been certified by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs as a company that practices “Telework Tokyo Rules” After an examination,…
Read moreTwo Patent Attorneys of our Firm have been selected as Top 50 IP Experts by Asia IP (Aug 27, 2021)
Aug 27,2021 Two Patent Attorneys of our Firm have been selected as Top 50 IP Experts by Asia IP We are proud to announce that Yoshiteru Mizumoto, Director of the…
Read moreOur firm has been selected as one of the top 10 firms (Tier 2) in the category of Patent Prosecution in Japan by Asia IP (Aug 27, 2021)
Aug 27,2021 Our firm has been selected as one of the top 10 firms (Tier 2) in the category of Patent Prosecution in Japan by Asia IP We are…
Read moreOur firm once again has successfully ranked in the top 10 recommended IP law firms in Japan in 2021 (July 21, 2021)
Jul 21,2021 Our firm once again has successfully ranked in the top 10 recommended IP law firms in Japan in 2021 We are pleased to announce that our firm has…
Read moreAsamura Patent Office has been included once again as a Highly Ranked Firm based on MIP Rankings (July 21, 2021)
Jul 21,2021 Asamura Patent Office has been included once again as a Highly Ranked Firm based on MIP Rankings We are delighted to announce that Managing Intellectual Property (MIP)…
Read moreAsamura Patent Office was awarded “The TOP 10 Trademark Law Firm Rankings 2021 for JAPAN” in The Trademark Lawyer Magazine (July 19, 2021)
Jul 19,2021 Asamura Patent Office was awarded “The TOP 10 Trademark Law Firm Rankings 2021 for JAPAN” in The Trademark Lawyer Magazine Asamura Patent Office received “The TOP 10…
Read moreOperational Changes in Response to the 4th Emergency Announcement: Guidance by Asamura Patent Office/Asamura Law Offices (July 12, 2021)
July 12, 2021 Operational Changes in Response to the 4th Emergency Announcement: Guidance by Asamura Patent Office/Asamura Law Offices In response to a spike in Covid-19 cases, Japanese government issued…
Read moreOur firm has been selected as one of the top five firms (Tier 1) in the category of Trademark Prosecution in Japan by Asia IP (July 8, 2021)
Jul 8,2021 Our firm has been selected as one of the top five firms (Tier 1) in the category of Trademark Prosecution in Japan by Asia IP Our firm has…
Read moreExplanation of China’s Copyright Law coming into force in June 2021 (May 17, 2021)
May 17, 2021 Explanation of China’s Copyright Law coming into force in June 2021 Asamura Patent Office Chinese Lawyer Zheng Xinjia The revision of Copyright Law of China The Standing Committee…
Read moreThe Diet passed a bill to amend the Patent Law on 14 May 2021 (May 14, 2021)
May 14, 2021 The Diet passed a bill to amend the Patent Law on 14 May 2021 On 2 March 2021, the Cabinet of Japan approved a bill to partially…
Read moreThe JPO Appeal System Handbook: Japanese and English Editions are Available (January 22, 2021)
Jan 22, 2021 The JPO Appeal System Handbook: Japanese and English Editions are Available The Appeals Division of the Japan Patent Office (JPO) has two roles: higher examination and…
Read moreThe UK’s Brexit: Impact on Trade Marks and Designs in the European Union (December 25, 2020 )
Dec 25, 2020 The UK’s Brexit: Impact on Trade Marks and Designs in the European Union The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020. The…
Read moreGuide to 2021 Holiday Schedule in Japan ( December 24, 2020)
Dec 24, 2020 Guide to 2021 Holiday Schedule in Japan The Cabinet Public Relations Office issued an announcement on 21 December 2020 regarding the shifting of public holidays in 2021.…
Read moreJapan Patent Office announced their interim handling procedures regarding “gproduct by process” claims (Asamura NEWS (Volume 16) )
Jul 22, 2015 Japan Patent Office announced their interim handling procedures regarding “product by process” claims ( Asamura NEWS (Volume 16)) With regard to so-called “product by process” claims, the…
Read moreDOE may successfully work to prevent a third party from avoiding the patented process by geometric isomers (Asamura NEWS (Volume 15))
Jun 19, 2015 DOE may successfully work to prevent a third partyfrom avoiding the patented process by geometric isomers.(Asamura NEWS (Volume 15)) EHeisei25(Wa)4040: Tokyo District Court’s DecisionDOE may successfully…
Read moreClient First
Asamura Patent Office, p.c. hereby declares, as through the many generations (established 1891), we have always, to pursue the progress of IP systems in the world. To ensure our client’s satisfaction at all times.
All members of the Asamura Patent Office, p.c., family, swear to oblige by these beliefs and to do their very best to accomplish such beliefs.
Asamura Declaration
ASAMURA Patent Office, p.c. will contribute to the progress of the Intellectual Property systems in the world.
ASAMURA Patent Office, p.c. provides services based on knowledge and experience cultivated from over a hundred years, as a patent firm having the longest history and tradition in Japan.
ASAMURA Patent Office, p.c. will accurately grasp our client’s needs, and will always endeavor to offer our clients the satisfaction they seek.
See the proof of ASAMURA Patent Office, p.c. is trusted!
Trading countries are
Clients all over the world are
established in
A few things we’re great at..
Who We Are
We have been experts in intellectual property since 1891. Today, we use our history,heritage and experience to help companies around the world get the results they want.
Details
Our History
-First Patent Office In Japan-
The
world was a very different place when Asamura Patent Office was founded
in 1891. When Mr.Saburo Asamura opened his office, telephones were only
beginning to become widely commercially available. In the century that
followed, the company has seen the technology transform the way people
live their lives.
Thanks to the trust of our customers, this year we celebrate our 130th anniversary.
Details
Our Value and What Makes Us Different
For over a century, we have been providing our clients with excellent service based on knowledge and expertise. We have contributed to the evolution of intellectual property systems all over the world, and helped companies protect their inventions.
DetailsOur Corporate and Social Responsibilities
We do not just do great work for our clients, we also try to work for our community and the environment.
Details
Managing Board Members
Directors
Patent Attorneys and Ph.D.
International Business Coordinator
Partner Lawyers (Asamura Law Offices)
Access
Our office is close to the Tokyo (Haneda) International Airport, and nice view of enjoying airplanes taking-off and landing.
Tennoz Central Tower
By Tokyo Monorail
Get off at “Tennozu Isle Station”, exit the Central Gate, and walk for 3 minutes along the Skywalk pedestrian bridge.
Please go here for the route from the Tokyo Monorail Tennozu Isle Station to Asamura Patent Office.
When using the Tokyo Monorail, please take only a Rapid or Local monorail, as the Haneda Express does not stop at Tennozu Isle Station.
By Rinkai Line
Get off at “Tennozu Isle Station”, take Exit B, and walk for 7 minutes along the Skywalk pedestrian bridge.
Please go here for the route from the Rinkai Line Tennozu Isle Station to Asamura Patent Office.
By Toei Bus from Shinagawa Station
If using the Toei Bus service from Shinagawa Station, please take one of the following buses:
“品98” (Shina 98)
Please go here for the route from JR Shinagawa Station to Asamura Patent Office.
“品96甲・乙” (Shina 96, Kou/Otsu)
Please go here for the route from JR Shinagawa Station to Asamura Patent Office.
By taxi
Please find here the brief map for showing your taxi driver.
5-10 minutes from JR Shinagawa Station.
15-25 minutes from JR Tokyo Station.
15-30 minutes from Haneda Airport.
Walking 15 minutes from JR Shinagawa Station.
Asamura Patent Office, p.c.
Address: Tennoz Central Tower 22F (reception), 2-2-24
Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002, Japan
Phone: +81-3-5715-8651(rep.)
Email: Inquiry Form