East Asia - Japan

TMI Associates

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TMI Associates is well-regarded for its expertise in intellectual property litigation, and frequently advises clients on patent disputes. The team is also often engaged in JCAA and ICC arbitration, with sector expertise spanning pharmaceuticals, construction, real estate, and technology. Ryosuke Ito leads the practice, working alongside IP specialists Hiroshi Nemoto and Makoto Okada. Commercial litigation experts Tomoki Yanagisawa and Masanobu Hara are also noted.

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Key clients

  • Tsuburaya Production Co.

Work highlights

  • Represented Ricoh Company, Ltd. (the plaintiff) in a lawsuit against the manufacturers of recycle toner cartridges for Ricoh copiers.
  • Represented a plaintiff in litigation seeking confirmation of partial interest to a Tokumeikumiai (an SPC) which holds solar energy projects.
  • Represented R. C. CORE Co. in litigation relating to the violation of design rights, trade secrets, and trademark rights.

Lawyers

Leading individuals: Bengoshi

Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ryosuke Ito

Other key lawyers

Hiroshi Nemoto, Makoto Okada, Tomoki Yanagisawa, Masanobu Hara