Hitomi Iwase
Nishimura & AsahiNishimura & Asahi‘s team manages multi-jurisdictional IP litigation, advising clients on emerging issues like AI and IoT, with additional expertise in the media and entertainment industry. The team is jointly led by Hitomi Iwase, who handles both disputes and transactions involving trademarks, patent, and copyright in wide range of sectors; while Yoshiyuki Miyashita, who has extensive experience in IP and IT transactions and dispute resolution, representing mass media and telecommunication companies. Naoko Omukai has strong expertise in advising on brand and design practice, including anti-counterfeiting matter. Toshihiko Hamano was promoted to partnership in January 2024.
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Key clients
- Dentsu Inc.
- The Asahi Shimbun Company
- Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
- Maruni Wood Industry Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Honda Motor Co., Ltd. on the execution of the Google Application Service Licence Agreement relating to the collaboration with Google LLC for in-vehicle-connected services.
- Advised Honda Motor Co. Ltd. on the IP aspects of a joint venture agreement with GS Yuasa International Ltd. to establish a new company, Honda - GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Ltd.
Lawyers
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The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Yoshiyuki Miyashita
Nishimura & AsahiNext Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Yoko Kasai
Nishimura & AsahiGai Matsushita
Nishimura & AsahiPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hitomi Iwase, Yoshiyuki Miyashita