Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP works in both the domestic and international context on a range of matters including IP disputes and licensing matters among other transactions. The team is co-led by Motonori Araki and Jitsuro Morishita, and is widely recognized for providing global litigation support to Japanese companies along with overall global IP strategies with a particular emphasis on US patent filings. Other litigators of note include Mitsuyoshi Saito.
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Testimonials
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- 'Young associates are very energetic same as partners. They understand the Japanese client's way of thinking and give detailed explanations that are tailored to the Japanese way of thinking.'
- 'They offer detailed support. In addition, they can consult colleagues in various countries for advice regarding cross-border or international matters.'
Key clients
- Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Secured a crucial victory for Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd. to withdraw its previously filed IPR petitions related to its novel therapy to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Motonori Araki, Jitsuro Morishita