Makoto Okada
TMI Associates
TMI Associates
Client SatisfactionLed by Ryosuke Ito, the team at TMI Associates is highly experienced in property litigation, frequently collaborating with other practice areas to provide support for their clients. Makoto Okada is known for handling both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, especially patent disputes and infringement litigation, while Keishiro Tashiro focuses on commercial litigation and pre-litigation counselling. Other names to note include Harumichi Uchida, who focuses on international litigation and dispute resolution, and Hiroshi Nemoto is well-versed in patent litigation and other patent-related trials.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has successfully helped us with a difficult case. TMI Associates has competent and talented members, who consistently prepare well-structured briefs in a timely manner.'
- 'We have relied on the team's expertise in our complex case. What makes them stand out is their high capability, affability, and easy communication.'
Key clients
- Nowhere Co., Ltd.
- Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.
- PayPay Corporation
- Tsuburaya Production Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Nowhere Co., Ltd. in a dispute involving the termination of an international franchise agreement, where the franchise sued the franchisor.
- Advised electorates as plaintiffs claiming for equal value of voting rights, during the "One Person One Vote" lawsuit.
- Advised Tokyo Electronic Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO) in a High Court case regarding a class action lawsuit against the defendant claiming damages from the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in 2011.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Keishiro Tashiro
TMI AssociatesPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ryosuke Ito