Nishimura & Asahi‘s team manages multi-jurisdictional IP litigation, advising clients on emerging issues like AI and IoT, with additional expertise in the media and entertainment industry. The team is jointly led by Hitomi Iwase, who handles both disputes and transactions involving trademarks, patent, and copyright in wide range of sectors; while Yoshiyuki Miyashita, who has extensive experience in IP and IT transactions and dispute resolution, representing mass media and telecommunication companies. Naoko Omukai has strong expertise in advising on brand and design practice, including anti-counterfeiting matter. Toshihiko Hamano was promoted to partnership in January 2024.
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Clients clés
- Dentsu Inc.
- The Asahi Shimbun Company
- Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
- Maruni Wood Industry Inc.
Points forts
- Advised Honda Motor Co., Ltd. on the execution of the Google Application Service Licence Agreement relating to the collaboration with Google LLC for in-vehicle-connected services.
- Advised Honda Motor Co. Ltd. on the IP aspects of a joint venture agreement with GS Yuasa International Ltd. to establish a new company, Honda - GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Ltd.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Yoshiyuki Miyashita
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Yoko Kasai
Gai Matsushita
Responsable de la pratique
Hitomi Iwase; Yoshiyuki Miyashita
Autres avocats clés
Naoko Omukai; Toshihiko Hamano; Gai Matsushita; Yoko Kasai