TMI Associates
Client SatisfactionComprising a large and highly decorated team of IP specialists, TMI Associates‘ well-regarded IP practice spans patents, utility models, designs, trade marks and copyrights. With particular expertise in the media and entertainment industry, the team is co-led by Katsuro Tanaka, a leading figure in IP law and brand protection, and senior partner Tomohiro Tohyama. Mitsuko (Mimi) Miyagawa is a renowned specialist in brand protection with over 30 years of experience in IP litigation. Makoto Okada advises on patent infringement litigation and invalidation trials, whilst Hiroshi Nemoto focuses on pre-litigation counselling and patent-related trials. In addition, Tomoo Shibano is a noted specialist in IP, privacy and data protection; Seiro Hatano covers contentious works regarding trade marks and unfair competition; and Katsuyuki Inagaki strengthens the practice with considerable expertise in the fields of intellectual property, media and entertainment, and IT laws.
Testimonials
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- 'All members of the team are very strong in their knowledge of the law, and in addition the advice that they give is very practical and cost effective.'
- 'The team successfully defended us from a difficult plaintiff, are consistently prepared, providing well-structured, beautiful briefs in a timely manner. And the team has kept good relationships with a court and a patent office, leading the case to a good result. The team consists of competent and talented members, and they have amicable personalities.'
- 'What makes them stand out is that they are not only highly capable, but also affable and reliable in their expertise in complex cases. Noteworthy individuals include Makoto Okada.'
- 'TMI is empathetic and supportive to us.'
- 'Makoto Okada is an excellent lawyer. He is highly knowledgeable and treats his clients with empathy.'
Key clients
- Ricoh Company, Ltd.
- R. C. Core Co. Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented Ricoh Company, Ltd. in the lawsuit against manufacturers of the recycle toner cartridges for Ricoh copiers.
- Advised Airwair International on an unfair competition litigation.
- Represented NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation and Zoom Video Communications in the trade mark infringement lawsuit against Zoom Corporation.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Katsuro Tanaka, Tomohiro Tohyama