TMI Associates

The practice at TMI Associates is co-headed by Katsuro Tanaka and Tomohiro Tohyama who bring deep expertise in tech and IP-related transactions, such as licensing and tech transfer. Key practitioner Seiro Hatano has a wealth of experience in both contentious and non-contentious IP work, with a strong emphasis on trade mark and unfair competition matters. Seiro Hatano concentrates on sector spanning patent litigation and pre-litigation matters, as well as trials before the JPO. Makoto Okada harnesses a particular strength in patent disputes, including infringement cases, court actions seeking to overturn trial decisions, patent invalidation proceedings before the JPO, and import suspension matters. Hiroshi Nemoto is a key practitioner also.