Since its inception in 1923, SUGIMURA & Partners has been dedicated to the IP protection needs of our clients, through which we have built a reputation for excellence within the IP field. In particular, SUGIMURA strives to offer a full spectrum of high-quality IP legal services to meet the diverse needs of our domestic and overseas clients.

Interviews

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Ryota Miura, Partner

Miura & Partners

Hiroo Atsumi, Managing Partner

Atsumi & Sakai

Comparative Guides

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Japan: Alternative Investment Funds

Contribution fromAnderson Mori & Tomotsune

Japan: Artificial Intelligence

Contribution fromMori Hamada & Matsumoto

Japan: TMT

Contribution fromNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Japan: Litigation

Contribution fromNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

News & Developments

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Amendments to the Large Shareholding Reporting System

I. Introduction The large shareholding reporting system in Japan (the “Large Shareholding Reporting System”) was introduced in 1990, and has not been the subject of significant amendment since 2006.

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu - 02 October 2024

IP Licensing and Insolvency - Recent Developments in the Protection of Licensees and Remaining Issues under Japanese Law

I. Introduction For a licensee, the sudden termination of an IP license agreement, whether in whole or in part, can be tantamount to a withdrawal from the licensee's business.

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu - 02 October 2024

Press Releases

Yoshihiro (Yoshi) Takatori joins Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Yoshihiro (Yoshi) Takatori joined Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu as a Special Advisor on September 1, 2024.

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu - 03 October 2024