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Partner Lawyers (Asamura Law Offices)<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>
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Masahiro Asamura<\/span>
\nSenior Managing Partner<\/span>
\nPatent Attorney<\/span>
\nAttorney at Law<\/span><\/h4>

Masahiro Asamura is Managing Partner at Asamura Patent Office, p.c. and also represents Asamura Law Offices.<\/span>
\nAs a patent attorney, Mr. Asamura was first assigned to our firm\u2019s Chemical Patent Department, where he handled chemical-related domestic and overseas patent applications (including foods, polymers, synthetic fibers, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology). Later, when Japan adopted the new law school system, he joined Waseda Law School, and became a lawyer by successfully passing the bar examination and then completing his legal apprenticeship at Kagoshima District Court. After registering as a lawyer, Mr. Asamura worked as an associate for two years at Nagashima & Hashimoto, where he focused on foreign and domestic patent disputes and other related legal work.<\/span>
\nIn 2011, he returned to Asamura Patent Office, p.c. and established Asamura Law Offices, which is linked with the main firm.<\/span>
\nBesides the management of Asamura Patent Office, p.c., as a patent attorney and lawyer, Mr. Asamura is currently teamed up with patent attorneys working at Asamura Patent Office in a wide range of areas. These include consultations about disputes related to patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights as well as the Unfair Competition Prevention Act and similar areas, inter-party trials (invalidation trials and trials for cancellation), litigation rescinding trial decisions (ex parte, inter partes), warning letter correspondence, negotiations, cross-border injunctions, and litigation.<\/span>
\nMr. Asamura studied a wide range of materials at the Department of Materials Science in Chiba University\u2019s Faculty of Engineering, from organic materials and high-polymer materials to inorganic materials. He also researched macrocyclic compound synthesis in the university laboratory.<\/span>
\nAs a master\u2019s degree student at the University of Edinburgh, he researched a method for quantitative analyzing iron components in soil. Then at Lancaster University, he researched a method for analyzing compositional changes in fumaric acid and fulvic acid by soil depth.<\/span>
\nMr. Asamura has served as a member of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association\u2019s Amicus Brief Committee (2011-2013), and as a member of the Association\u2019s Intellectual Property Litigation Committee (2013 \u2013 2014) where he was involved in examining court cases as well as the Japanese litigation system as related to intellectual property.<\/span>

Education\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>BSc in Material Science, Chiba University, March 1996<\/span>
\nMSc in Environmental Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, October 1997<\/span>
\nMRes in Environmental Science with Distinction, Lancaster University, October 1998<\/span>
\nJ.D., Waseda University\u3000Law School, March 2007<\/span>
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Professional career<\/span><\/span>
\nAsamura Patent Office, p.c. (Chemical Department) (April 1999 \u2013 October 2007)<\/span>
\nTrainee, Legal Training and Research Institute of Japan, Supreme Court of Japan (November 2007 \u2013 December 2008)<\/span>
\nNagashima & Hashimoto (January 2009 \u2013 December 2012)<\/span>
\nAsamura Patent Office, p.c. & Asamura Law Offices (2011)<\/span>
\nManaging Partner of Asamura Patent Office, p.c.(2013)<\/span>
\nSenior Managing Partner of Asamura Patent Office, p.c. (2019)<\/span>

Examinations passed<\/span><\/span>
\nPatent Attorney Examination (Selected subjects: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Fiber Engineering) (October 2001)<\/span>
\nNational Bar Examination (Selected subject: Intellectual Property Law) (September 2007)<\/span>
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Registrations<\/span>
\nRegistration Number of Patent Attorney: 17295<\/span>
\nRegistration Number of Lawyer: 38807<\/span>

Affiliation<\/span><\/span>
\nSenior Managing Partner<\/span>
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Languages<\/span><\/span>
\nJapanese, English<\/span>
\n\n
Specialty Fields<\/span><\/span>
\nInter-parties trials (invalidation trials and trials for cancellation), litigation rescinding trial decisions, appraisals, warning letter correspondence, license negotiations, infringement litigation, and contract drafting.<\/span>
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Major seminars<\/span>\n
\u201dLatest Trends of Patent Cases in Japan: A Focus on Progressivity,\u201d a training seminar sponsored by the Patent Attorneys Club (2013)<\/span>
\n\u201cDamage Calculation: Analysis of IP litigation precedents\u201d at Training Festival held by Japan Patent Attorneys Association (May and August, 2014)<\/span>

Memberships<\/span>\n
Patent attorney association and other memberships<\/span>
\nMember of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA), 2001 \u2013 present<\/span>
\nMember of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), April 2011 \u2013 present<\/span>
\nMember of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), April 2011 \u2013 present<\/span>
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Bar Associations and Other Memberships<\/span><\/span>
\nDaini Tokyo Bar Association, January 2011 \u2013 present<\/span>
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Publications<\/span><\/span>
\n\u201cQ&A on Protection of Personal Information in the Social Media Age. Compiled for Daini Tokyo Bar Association\u201d (joint-author), (Nippon Hyoron Sha Co., Ltd). (September 2012)<\/span>
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Hobby<\/span><\/span>
\nTravel. Overseas dramas and movies about lawyers (The Practice, Boston Legal, The Good Wife, etc.)<\/span>
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Comment<\/span><\/span>
\nAsamura Patent Office has been working with patent applications in Japan and overseas for 120 years. With the opening of the Asamura Law Offices, we look forward to serving you in areas following acquisition of patent rights, including the exercise of intellectual property and dealing with disputes. I feel confident that our ability to provide our clients with a one-stop service covering the period after patent rights acquisition, will enable us to provide patent application services of an even higher quality.<\/span><\/p><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

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Naoki Matsukawa<\/span>
\nAssociate Attorney at Law<\/span><\/h4>

Naoki Matsukawa joined Asamura Law Offices in 2014 where he serves as a lawyer. At the Division of Biophysical Engineering, School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Mr. Matsukawa studied a broad range of subjects, including brain science and information system engineering. For his graduation work, he was involved in the development of handwriting recognition software which utilizes a neural network. While studying at the School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Mr. Matsukawa conducted research on the visual systems of the brain (including the system which allows people to perceive objects in motion).<\/span>
\nWhile employed at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mr. Matsukawa was involved in the development and design of communications equipment for use in plant surveillance systems and sequencer communications equipment hardware (FPGA and ASIC circuit design, PCB design, factory automatic network protocol design, etc.) He was also involved in conducting performance evaluations for communications equipment, experiments in which devices are connected to communications equipment from other manufacturers, and similar activities. Mr. Matsukawa also concluded a non-disclosure agreement when involved in joint research with another company. In addition, he has experience in sales support and providing telephone consultations for customers.<\/span>
\nIn 2012, Mr. Matsukawa passed the National Bar Examination. After completing his legal training in 2013, he joined the Daini Tokyo Bar Association in the same year.<\/span>
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Education<\/span><\/span>
\nBSc in Biophysical Engineering, Osaka University, March, 1995 MSc in Physics, Osaka University, March, 1997<\/span>
\nCompleted Practical Legal Training Course, Osaka City University Law School, March, 2010<\/span>
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Professional career<\/span><\/span>
\nElectric Systems Plant and Nagoya Plant, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, April 1997 \u2013 March 2007<\/span>
\nLegal Training and Research Institute, Supreme Court of Japan (Shin-66th trainee), November 2012 \u2013 December 2013<\/span>
\nAsamura Law Offices, January 2014 \u2013 present<\/span>
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Examinations passed<\/span><\/span>
\nPassed the National Bar Examination (Selected subject: Economic Law)\u3000September 2012<\/span>

Affiliation<\/span><\/span>
\nAsamura Law Offices<\/span>
\n\n
Languages<\/span><\/span>
\nJapanese<\/span>
\n\n
Specialty Fields<\/span><\/span>
\nInter-parties trials (invalidation trials and cancellation trials), litigation rescinding a trial decision, appraisals, warning letter correspondence, licensing negotiations, infringement litigation, and contract drafting.<\/span>
\n\n
Qualifications<\/span><\/span>
\nClass I Information Technology Engineer, 1999<\/span>
\nDigital Type I Installation Technician, 2002<\/span>
\n\nBusiness Copyright Test (Advanced) Passed, 2016
\n
Memberships<\/span>\n
Bar Associations and Other Memberships:<\/span>
\nDaini Tokyo Bar Association, December 2013 \u2013 present<\/span>
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Comment<\/span><\/span>
\nI became a lawyer after working for many years as a technical employee at an electrical manufacturer. I am able to provide clients with services they can count on by leveraging both my knowledge as a former technical employee and legal knowledge. I am looking forward to working with you.<\/span><\/p><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

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Kenji Wada<\/span>
\nAssociate<\/span>
\nAttorney at Law<\/span><\/h4>

Kenji Wada joined Asamura Law Offices in 2015 where he serves as a lawyer.<\/span>
\nIn 2009, Mr. Wada passed the National Bar Examination. After completing his legal training in 2010, he joined the Tokyo Bar Association in the same year.<\/span>
\nHe served as lawyer from 2010 in NAKASHIMA Naru Comprehensive Law Office for about 8 months 4 years. He handled mainly litigations, negotiations, and cases of civil rehabilitation procedure there.<\/span>
\nHe has belonged to subcommittee of intellectual property law of Tokyo Bar Association since 2012.<\/span>
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Education<\/span><\/span>
\nKoyoGakuin High School, March 2002<\/span>
\nTokyo University, Faculty of Law, March 2007<\/span>
\nTokyo Metropolitan University, Law School, March 2009<\/span>
\n\n
Professional career<\/span><\/span>
\nLegal Training and Research Institute, Supreme Court of Japan (Shin-63rd trainee), December 2009-December 2010<\/span>
\nNAKASHIMA Naru Comprehensive Law Office, December 2010-August 2015<\/span>
\nAasamura Law Offices, August 2015-present<\/span>
\n\n
Examinations passed<\/span><\/span>
\nPassed the National Bar Examination (Selected subject: Private international law): September 2009<\/span>
\nRegistrations: 42823<\/span>
\n\n
Affiliation<\/span><\/span>
\nAsamura Law Offices<\/span>
\n\n
Languages<\/span><\/span>
\nJapanese, English<\/span>
\n\n
Specialty Fields<\/span><\/span>
\nVarious matters relating to Patent Act, Trade mark Act, Design Act, Unfair Competition Prevention Act and Copyright Act (infringement litigation, litigation to revoke trial decisions, sending \/ responding to warning letters, inter-parties trials, expert opinions, licensing negotiations), and contract drafting.<\/span>
\n\n
Memberships<\/span><\/span>
\nTokyo Bar Association, December 2010-present<\/span>
\n\n
Hobby<\/span><\/span>
\nClimbing, Parkour, Having a drink with friends<\/span>
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Comment<\/span><\/span>
\nTo keep my knowledge of intellectual property laws up-to-date, I am constantly reading court cases and articles,
attending various study groups, and writing articles.\n

Publications\n
\u201cVarious Issues Concerning the Right to Demand an Injunction against Patent Infringement,\u201d
  Legal Practice Research (Tokyo Bar Association) No. 36, March 2021 (co-authored)<\/span>
\u201cOverview of the Theory of Infringement in Court Decisions on Patent Infringement Lawsuits in 2021\u201d
  Patent, October 2022 (Vol. 75, No. 10)<\/span>
\u201cOverview of Determination on Defense and Theory of Damages in Court Decisions on Patent Infringement
  Lawsuits in 2022\u201d Patent, January 2024 (Vol. 77, No. 1)<\/span>
\u201cA Method for Analyzing the Maximum Scope of Potential Infringements under the Doctrine of Equivalents of
  Patent Rights\u201d Patent, July 2024 (Vol. 77, No. 8)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

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Haruo Goto<\/span>
\nOf Counsel Patent Attorney<\/span>
\nAttorney at Law<\/span><\/h4>

EducationCollege of Law<\/span>\n
Nihon University<\/span>
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Professional career<\/span><\/span>
\nStarted working at the Japan Patent Office (Trial and Appeal Department, Secretarial Unit), April 1958<\/span>
\nTrial and Appeal Department, Trial and Appeal Division, August 1961<\/span>
\nPolicy Planning and Coordination Department, General Coordination Division, April 1965<\/span>
\nPatent and Design Examination Department, Trademarks Second Division, January 1972<\/span>
\nVisited Sweden, Britain, Australia, West Germany, France and the US to study the European and American trademark systems, April 1974.<\/span>
\nVisited China for an investigation concerning the Agreement between Japan and China with Regards to Protection of Trademarks, May 1976<\/span>
\nRepresented a research council in industrial property law, October 1976<\/span>
\nConcurrent posting with foreign affairs secretariat (Asia Office), attended negotiations to conclude the Agreement between Japan and China with Regards to Protection of Trademarks, September 1977<\/span>
\nConcurrent posting with the Policy Planning and Coordination Department, General Coordination Division, March 1978<\/span>
\nConcurrent posting with the Foreign Affairs Secretariat (Asia Office), September 1982<\/span>
\nAttended the Nice Agreement Concerning International Classification Preparation Working Group as an observer, and visited Sweden, West Germany, Holland, France, Britain and the US to study their trademark systems., June 1988<\/span>
\nChief Administrative Judge, Trial and Appeal Department, December 1988<\/span>
\nWork includes posting as an extraordinary member of the Patent Attorney Examination Council, January 1989<\/span>
\nConcurrent posting as Litigation Office Chief, Trial and Appeal Department, October 1989<\/span>
\nConcurrent posting as Patent Attorney Examination Council, January 1990<\/span>
\nChief Officer, Section 27, Trial and Appeal Department, April 1990<\/span>
\nChief Officer, Section 26, Trial and Appeal Department, July 1991<\/span>
\nRetired from the JPO, July 1991<\/span>
\nPart-time lecturer, Law Department, Faculty of Law, Daito Bunka University, April 1992<\/span>
\nProfessor, Nihon University, April 1994<\/span>
\nAs head of the Investigative Committee on the New European Trademark Registration System, visited the UK Intellectual Property Office, the European Patent Office, the Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt, WIPO and OHIM (Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs)), February 1996<\/span>
\nNominee mediator and arbitrator, Japan Intellectual Property Arbitration Center, April 1998<\/span>
\nDeputy Director, Nihon University Business, Research and Intellectual Property Center\/Nihon University International Industrial Technology and Business Education Center, Nihon University TLO, April 2000<\/span>
\nDeputy Chairman, Operating Committee, Nihon University Business, Research and Intellectual Property Center\/Nihon University International Industrial Technology and Business Education Center, April 2000<\/span>
\nArbitration and Mediation Center Panelist, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), December 2000 \u2013 present<\/span>
\nReorganization of the Japan Intellectual Property Arbitration Center, March 2001<\/span>
\nRepresentative, Intellectual Property Research Center, October 2003<\/span>
\nRetired from Nihon University, March 2005<\/span>
\nLecturer, College of Law, Nihon University, April 2005<\/span>
\nLecturer, Graduate School of Law, Nihon University, April 2005<\/span>
\nVisiting Professor, Kokushikan University Graduate School, April 2006 \u2013 present<\/span>
\nLecturer, Graduate School of Intellectual Property, Nihon University, April 2009<\/span>
\nVisited Intellectual Property Court, Economic Division Intellectual Property Office, Intellectual Property Inspection Corps to study the state of supervisory activities for information on the operation of trademarks, unauthorized trademark goods, and copyright-infringing products, November 2009<\/span>
\nMediator, arbitrator, adjudicator, Japan Intellectual Property Arbitration Center, April 2013 \u2013 March 31, 2016<\/span>
\n\n
Examinations passed<\/span><\/span>
\nPassed Patent Attorney Examination: December 1958<\/span>
\nPatent Attorney Registration: April 1992<\/span>
\nRegistered as a lawyer: November 2005<\/span>
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Registrations<\/span><\/span>
\nRegistration number as patent attorney: 10230<\/span>
\nRegistration Number of Lawyer: 33509<\/span>
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Affiliation<\/span><\/span>
\nR&D Department, Asamura Legal Offices<\/span>
\n\n
Languages<\/span><\/span>
\nJapanese, English<\/span>
\n\n
Specialty Fields<\/span><\/span>
\nLitigation<\/span>
\n-Decisions Concerning Standards for Similar Judgments on Products<\/span>
\n(Decision of the Supreme Court Third Petty Bench, June 27, 1961, Showa 33 (O) No. 1104)<\/span>
\nAppeal in the matter of Tachibana Shochu vs. Tachibana Masamune (Sake)<\/span>
\n-Decisions Concerning Identifying the Gist of an Invention under Application<\/span>
\n(Decision of the Supreme Court Second Petty Bench, March 8, 1991, Showa 62 (Gyo-Tsu) No. 3)<\/span>
\nAppeal in the matter of Lipase<\/span>
\n-Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation Case<\/span>
\n(Decision of the Supreme Court Third Petty Bench, February 24, 1995, Heisei 3 (Gyo-Tsu) No. 139)<\/span>
\nAppeal in the matter of Design for Embedded Light for Ceiling Use<\/span>
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Memberships<\/span><\/span>
\nMember of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), 1992 \u2013 present<\/span>
\nMember of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI),1992 \u2013 present<\/span>
\nMember of the Japan Trademark Association, 1992 \u2013 present<\/span>
\nMember of the Licensing Executives Society Japan, 1992 \u2013 present\n
April 2022 \u2013 March 2028 Candidate for Mediators, Arbitrators and Judges of the Japan Intellectual Property Arbitration Center<\/span>
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Official Commendation<\/span><\/span>
\nThe Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, April 2005\n
2016 Invention Encouragement Achievement Award
January 2023 Received Daini Tokyo Bar Association Award for contributions to the development of the judicial system and the guidance and training of future generations<\/span>
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Publications<\/span><\/span>
\nBooks<\/span>
\n\u201cRevised Patent Laws in European Countries\u201d (Hatsumei-Shinbunsha). (February 1969)\n
\u201cCommentary on the Law Partially Amending the Patent Law, etc.\u201d H\u014ds\u014d jiho., Vol. 23, No. 3-5 (co-author), Bar Association of Japan (March – May 1971)\n<\/span>\u201cCommentary On Patent Law Amendments\u201d (Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry) (July 1974)<\/span>
\n\u201cCommentary on the Paris Treaty\u201d (AIPPI Japan). (March 1976)<\/span>
\n\u201cPatents\u201d (joint-translator), (Dai-Ichi Hoki). (June 1976)<\/span>
\n\u201cAgreement Between Japan And China with Regards to Protection of Trademarks\u201d (joint-author), (Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation). (March 1978)<\/span>
\n\u201cInternational Applications And Domestic Priority Rights\u201d (Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation). (June 1986)<\/span>
\n\u201cThe Nice Agreement and International Classifications\u201d (AIPPI Japan). (July 1991)<\/span>
\n\u201cCommentaries on Patent Law Vol. 1, Vol. 2\u201d (joint-author) , (Seirin-Shoin). (December 2000)<\/span>
\n\u201cDevelopments Toward Formation of Patent Treaties\u201d (Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry). (August 2003)<\/span>
\n\u201cParis Treaty Lectures (with commentary on the TRIPS Agreement, 13th Edition\u201d (Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation). (July 2007)<\/span>
\n\u201cJapanese Laws Relating to Industrial Property\u201d (AIPPI Japan) (1999 \u2013 2010)<\/span>
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Academic papers<\/span><\/span>
\n\u201cThe Patent System Of The EEC (1), (2), and Chemical Engineering\u201d Chemical Industry (Kagaku Kogyosha). (March \u2013 April 1965)<\/span>
\n\u201cBenelux Integrated Trademark Law\u201d (AIPPI Japan, No. 15 (2)). (February 1970)<\/span>
\n\u201cThe Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks\u201d (AIPPI Japan, No. 16 (3)). (March 1971)<\/span>
\n\u201cThe Trademark Registration Treaty\u201d Patent News, Nos. 3264, 3271, 3275. (February 1972)<\/span>
\n\u201cThe Trademark Registration Treaty\u201d Patent News, Nos. 3279, 3282, 3284, 3399, 3401, 3405, 3407, 3409, 3414, 3417, 3540, 3543, 3551, 3557, 3561, 3564 (Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry). (February 1973)<\/span>
\n\u201cTRT\u201d Patents and Corporations, Nos. 51, 54. (March 1974)<\/span>
\n\u201cAbout the Partial Amendments to the Trademark Law\u201d Journal of business laws No. 245. (February 1975)<\/span>
\n\u201cAbout the Partial Amendments to the Patent Law\u201d Patent News, Nos. 4307, 4312, 4317, 4322. (February 1975)<\/span>
\n\u201cAbout the Partial Amendments to the Trademark Law\u201d Patent News, Nos. 4412, 4417, 4422, 4427, 4437, 4442, 4452. (August 1975)<\/span>
\n\u201cInterpretation of \u201cRegistered Trademark\u201d in Appeals and Decisions for Cancellation of Trademark Registration Due to Illegitimate Use\u201d The Invention, Hatsumei 1976 (12) 1977 (1) 1977 (4) 1977 (5). (November 1976 \u2013 May 1977)<\/span>
\n\u201cPatents that Go Worldwide through International Registration Application\u201d (Vol. 1), (Vol. 2), Laws of the Time (Printing Bureau, Ministry of Finance). (June \u2013 July 1978)<\/span>
\n\u201cThe Patent Cooperation Treaty and the Japanese Law System\u201d Jurist (Yuhikaku Publishing Co.,LTD). (August 1978)<\/span>
\n\u201cProposals for Amendments to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)\u201d Patent (Japan Patent Attorneys Association). (February 1984)<\/span>
\n\u201cDefinitions of Inventor\u2019s Certificate and Patents\u201d Japan Association of Industrial Property Law Bulletin (Yuhikaku Publishing Co.,LTD) (December 1984)<\/span>
\n\u201cCalculating Amounts for Loss Affecting Patentees and Exclusive Licensees\u201d Jurist Separate Volume (Yuhikaku Publishing Co.,LTD). (December 1985)<\/span>
\n\u201cPartial Abandonment of a Product Specified in a Trademark Registration Application\u201d Professor Masao Miyatake 77th Birthday Memorial Collection (Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation). (June 1986)<\/span>
\n\u201cCases Seeking Cancellation of an Appeal or Trial Decision for Cancellation of a Trademark Registration\u201d Precedents in Trademark Law (Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation). (January 1991)<\/span>
\n\u201cThe Unfair Competition Act and Acts of Unfair Competition Under the Paris Treaty\u201d Investigating the Unfair Competition Act (Institute of Intellectual Property). (June 1991)<\/span>
\n\u201cService Marks\u201d Japan Association of Industrial Property Law Annual Report (Yuhikaku Publishing Co.,LTD). (December 1991)<\/span>
\n\u201cLaws on Expanding Rights Protection in German Industry, Law of February 23 1992\u201d AIPPI Vol. 37 Nos. 9 10 (AIPPI Japan). (April \u2013 May 1992)<\/span>
\n\u201cMixing Products And Business Profits\u201d Precedents in Unfair Competition Law: Professor Shoen Ono 60th Birthday Memorial Collection (Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation). (June 1992)<\/span>
\nMarch 1993 \u201cFuture Directions in Federated Trademark Systems\u201d,<\/span>
\n\u201cProtocol on the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks\u201d,<\/span>
\n\u201cThe Relationship Between Federated Trademark Systems and Protected Mark Systems, and the Madrid Agreement Protocol Concerning the International Registration of Marks\u201d<\/span>
\n\u201cReport on Investigative Research Concerning Federated Trademark Systems and Protected Mark Systems\u201d (Institute of Intellectual Property).<\/span>
\n\u201cEEC Council Directive of December 12, 1988, for Aligning the Laws on Trademarks of Member Countries\u201d (89\/104 EEC) (89\/104\/EWG) (89\/104\/CEE).<\/span>
\n\u201cThe Treaty of October 5, 1973, to Amend Article 63 of the Treaty Concerning Granting of European Patents (Council Regulations of June 18, 1992, Concerning Creation of Additional (Supplementary) Protection Certification for Pharmaceuticals)\u201d AIPPI Vol. 38, No. 8 (AIPPI Japan). (August 1993)<\/span>
\n\u201cThe Stakes in Seeking Cancellation of a Registered Trademark for Illegitimate Use\u201d, Journal of Civil and Commercial Law Vol. 109 No. 2. (November 1993)<\/span>
\n\u201cChina\u2019s Unfair Competition Prevention Law\u201d Patent News No. 8734. (December 1993)<\/span>
\n\u201cGuide To Trademark Harmonization Treaties\u201d Patent News Nos. 8736, 8741, 8744. (December 1993)<\/span>
\n\u201cThe Law for Partial Amendment of The Patent Act etc., (Law No. 26 of 1993)\u201d Appendices to Commentaries on Patent Law in Commentaries on Patent Law. (April 1994)<\/span>
\n\u201cSimilarity of a Trademark Comprising a Well-Known Trademark and Other Characters\u201d Comparative Law Vol. 11, 1994. (July 1994)<\/span>
\n\u201cKozo Sushi Supreme Court Decisions\u201d Trademark Talks Vol. 14. (July 1996)<\/span>
\n\u201cEuropean Trademark Laws\u201d Patent News No. 9432. (June \u2013 July 1996)<\/span>
\n\u201cTrademark Law Treaties\u201d Collection of Questions and Answers on Industrial Property Rights Law (Dai-Ichi Hoki). (November 1996)<\/span>
\n\u201cSolid Trademark Registration Systems\u201d (May 1997)<\/span>
\n\u201cFederated Trademarks\u201d<\/span>
\n\u201cSystems for Commencing Objections Post Registration\u201d<\/span>
\n\u201cUsing Registered Trademarks\u201d<\/span>
\nCollection of Questions and Answers on Industrial Property Rights Law (Dai-Ichi Hoki).<\/span>
\n\u201c\u201dWell-Known Name of a Registered Trademark\u201d as a Requirement for Protective Trademark Registration, and Products with Concerns of Co-Mingling\u201d, The Invention, Hatsumei) Vol. 94. (October 1997)<\/span>
\n\u201cThe New Civil Litigation Act and The Patent Act\u201d Japan Patent Office National Center for Industrial Property Law Training Text (JPO). (December 1997)<\/span>
\n\u201cInitial Council Directive of December 12 1998, for Aligning the Laws on Trademarks of Member Countries\u201d (89\/104\/EEC) (89\/104\/EWG) (89\/104\/CEE), Collection of Questions and Answers (Dai-ichi Hoki). (December 1997)<\/span>
\n\u201cCouncil Regulation of December 20 1993, Concerning Joint Trademarks\u201d (EC) No. 40\/94. (December 1997)<\/span>
\n\u201cExclusive Rights And Prohibitive Rights\u201d (December 1997)<\/span>
\n\u201cSimilarity Between the Trademarks \u2018Kozo\u2019 and \u2018Kozo Sushi\u2019 Used on Sushi, etc.\u201d Patent Studies. (March 1998)<\/span>
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