Education
B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, 1996.
Our professionals
Experience You Can Rely On.
Technical understanding, practical insight, and clear communication for your IP matters in Japan.
Managing Partner
Takaaki Hayashi
CEO / Managing Partner
Japanese Patent Attorney
With more than two decades of experience in intellectual property, Takaaki Hayashi provides practical support for overseas firms and their clients in Japan. His approach combines engineering insight, IP experience, and a business perspective.
Professional profile
Engineering Experience. Practical IP Advice.
Before entering private practice, Takaaki Hayashi worked in mechanical design at a semiconductor manufacturing equipment company, in equipment procurement within the research and development division of an automobile manufacturer, and in the intellectual property department of an equipment manufacturer.
This combination of engineering, procurement, and in-house IP experience enables him to understand matters from both technical and business perspectives. His practice includes mechanical engineering, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, automotive technologies, industrial machinery, and factory automation.
He works closely with overseas IP firms and their clients on patent, trademark, and design matters in Japan. His practical training at a law firm in Washington, D.C. informs his approach to clear international communication.
Education & experience
Professional Background
Professional Registration
Registered as a Japanese Patent Attorney in 2003.
International Training
Practical training at a law firm in Washington, D.C., 2007.
Practice & technical fields
Understanding Your Technology
Automotive Technology
Fuel cell vehicles, automotive systems, production equipment, and related technologies.
Semiconductors
Power semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and associated processes.
Advanced Materials
Fine ceramics, functional materials, and industrial material technologies.
Industrial Machinery & Automation
Industrial machinery, factory automation, production systems, and mechanical engineering.
Imaging & Medical Devices
Inkjet heads, image-processing technologies, and medical devices.
Business Methods
Business models, information systems, and software-related inventions.
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