Japan
These tables show the best performing law firms overall in our rankings in this jurisdiction based on our assessment of aggregated rankings across all practice areas.
Firms in the Spotlight
SUGIMURA & Partners
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.
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Ryota Miura, Partner
Miura & Partners
Hiroo Atsumi, Managing Partner
Atsumi & Sakai
Comparative Guides
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Japan: Patent Litigation
Contribution fromNagashima Ohno & TsunematsuNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Japan: Advertising & Marketing
Contribution fromIKEDA & SOMEYAIKEDA & SOMEYA
Japan: Tax
Contribution fromAnderson Mori & TomotsuneAnderson Mori & Tomotsune
Japan: Alternative Investment Funds
Contribution fromAnderson Mori & TomotsuneAnderson Mori & Tomotsune
News & Developments
ViewAmendments 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 - 24 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 - 24 October 2024
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