Continuing
Our Conversation
from INTA ANNUAL MEETING 2026
in London.
Exclusive Design &
Trademark Resources
dedicated to our global partners
we had the honor of meeting in London.
Choosing the Right Partner in an Evolving Japanese Landscape
Meet the Expert
Unmatched Expertise with the Agility of a Focused, Elite Team.
Backed by decades of hands-on experience, we craft IP strategies that deliver lasting value—looking beyond filings to encompass global legal frameworks, examination practices, and future litigation and dispute risks.
Our focused team moves fast. With seamless collaboration and rapid decision-making, we adapt instantly to change and work at the same pace as our clients’ business-critical decisions.
AI reaches its full potential only in the hands of seasoned patent professionals. We don’t rely on tools alone—we combine advanced technology with expert judgment to turn intellectual property into real business advantage.
Our expertise is unmatched, built on a deep understanding of global legal systems, examination practices, and future litigation risks. For us, obtaining a registration is not the goal. Instead, we design IP strategies by working backward from your business growth and competitive advantage.
Intellectual property is not a "once-and-done" task. Whether it is market entry, partnerships, negotiations, fundraising, or dispute prevention—the true value of an IP right is determined by how it is utilized in the real world.
Our focused, elite team structure ensures seamless collaboration and rapid decision-making, allowing us to remain agile and flexible, moving at the same speed as our clients’ business cycles. From pre-filing consultancy and searching to high-level drafting, office action responses, and portfolio management, every judgment we make is calibrated to your "path to victory" in business.
While we actively integrate cutting-edge tools, including AI, we know they are not a panacea. AI only reveals its true potential when wielded by patent and trademark attorneys with extensive practical experience and sophisticated judgment. We do not depend on tools; we guarantee quality through professional insight, delivering highly reproducible, strategic decisions that foresee legal and litigation risks.
Through our deep expertise, the agility of a boutique firm, and a business-first mindset, we provide "actionable IP" and unique added value that truly matters to your success.
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5,500+ Domestic Filings and Tens of Thousands of International Trademark & Design Cases.
With over 5,500 domestic filings and tens of thousands of international cases, our strength lies in what happens beyond the application. We specialize in the high-stakes world of enforcement, licensing, and strategic portfolio building—ensuring your IP is not just a certificate, but a powerful business asset.
From Global Giants and Public Institutions to Individual Creators.
Our elite, focused team has earned the trust of a truly diverse global clientele. From industry titans like Intel, Zwilling, and Toyota group companies to creative icons like Yohji Yamamoto, and even public institutions and individual visionaries, we tailor our strategic approach to fit every scale of business. No matter the size, we ensure your IP strategy is built for the global stage
Shaping the Future of IP Together.
Beyond our daily practice, we are honored to serve as a mentor and lecturer for
fellow patent attorneys and IP practitioners.
Our deep involvement in the professional
community
includes leading seminars on advanced trademark strategies and complex design right protections.
In fact, we are frequently approached by colleagues within the industry for guidance on their most
challenging cases.
This constant dialogue with the professional community allows us to stay at
the
absolute forefront of evolving practices and emerging trends.
We don't just process applications; we strive to be a "Co-creative IP Mentor," working alongside our
peers and clients to build a more robust future for intellectual property.
Our mission is to share
this wealth of insight, ensuring that high-level expertise remains the standard in our industry.
Where Intellectual Property Meets Creative Strategy.
To ensure the highest level of brand resilience, we collaborate closely with Mr.
Sakurayama, a renowned branding consultant. This partnership allows us to optimize brand elements—such
as naming and visual identity—from the very beginning.
We provide expert guidance on distinctiveness, global registrability, and the long-term cost of
protection before a brand is even launched. By evaluating the legal viability of creative concepts early
on, we help our clients build brands that are not only emotionally resonant but also legally formidable
on a global scale.
We don't just protect brands; we help engineer them for success.
Japan’s Related Design System
To help you and your clients build a robust IP fortress in the Japanese market, I am delighted to share an exclusive presentation on one of the most powerful yet unique tools in Japanese Design Law: The "Related Design" System.
Japanese IP Update 2026
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Cost Estimator
for Trademark and Design Applications in Japan
Japan’s Related Design System
To help you and your clients build a robust IP fortress in the Japanese market, I am delighted to share an exclusive presentation on one of the most powerful yet unique tools in Japanese Design Law: The "Related Design" System.
Updated significantly in 2020, this system is no longer just for minor variations. It is a strategic game-changer that allows for:
This presentation, prepared by Tom Nakamura, Founder of Konishi & Nakamura, provides a deep dive into practical requirements, Hague System integration, and real-world case studies to maximize the 25-year protection term.
We are confident that these insights will provide immediate strategic value to your practice. We invite you to explore how this unique Japanese system can safeguard your clients' most innovative aesthetics.
