An interview is one of the most effective ways of accurately and efficiently understanding the intention of an inventor. We interview inventors not only to understand their thinking, but also to help them turn what they have created into what can be legally recognized as ‘an invention’.
Our professionals also provide practical and strategic advice regarding IP applications, based on the needs of each client.

Learning how to perform the core tasks of an IP law firm, such as the preparation of application documents and the handling of intermediate procedures, at the level of quality we expect from our staff, is a long process. We therefore spend a substantial amount of time on the training of each of our new staff members. It is our belief that such a staff training program, though it requires a considerable amount of time and energy, is indispensable for maintaining our quality standards and our reputation with our clients.
Our firm also holds regular in-house workshops, run by case law study groups or by attorneys visiting from our overseas associates, to keep our staff members updated on the latest developments in IP law.

To date, nearly 90% of Japanese inventions are made by researchers from large companies, which often have their own IP departments responsible for the management and protection of their intellectual property rights.
This, however, is not the case for many small and medium-sized companies. Due to a lack of IP personnel, valuable inventions made by small and medium-sized companies may be left unprotected.
Our professionals are well aware of the needs of companies in this situation and provide comprehensive support through the entire procedure of rights protection from finding through to utilization