IP Transactions

We have a great deal of experience in the area of IP related transactions, such as technology transfers and licensing, and technical research and development agreements, for the benefit of our clients in Japan and abroad. Our IP practice encompasses many complex and front-line legal practice areas concerning IP management, such as preparing employee invention related rules, etc., and analyzing IP-related legal risks. Our internationally-recognized corporate, M&A and finance practice is strengthened by our ability to undertake complex IP-related matters, such as IP-related strategic alliances and joint venture implementations and IP finance. Furthermore, as legislation develops in accordance with the rapid progress of information technology and the widespread use of the Internet, the legal issues surrounding these technologies become ever more complex, and the need for sophisticated and expert legal advice becomes ever more important. We actively provide our advice on IP-related legal issues in the area.