Intellectual property: Independent local firms

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Eiichiro Kubota
Hall of fameKUBOTA
Koichi Tsujii
Hall of fameNakamura & Partners
Leading individuals: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Hiroyuki Itaki
Nakamura & Partners
Shinichiro Tanaka
Nakamura & Partners
Kensaku Yamamoto
Shusaku Yamamoto Patent Law Offices
Leading individuals: Benrishi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Felix-Reinhard Einsel
Sonderhoff & Einsel Law and Patent Office
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rising stars: Bengoshi
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.