KATSUSHI ISHIKAWA
| Biography | After passing the patent attorney examination in 2003, Katsushi Ishikawa worked at several other patent firms before joining Otsuki International Patent Office in January 2023. On August 1, 2023, Katsushi Ishikawa became the Managing Patent Attorney at NAVISION IP LAW FIRM. |
| Qualifications | Patent Attorney with specific qualifications for litigation representation (2007) |
| Areas of Expertise | Trademarks, Designs, Unfair Competition Prevention Law, Copyright Law |
| Experienced Areas | 1. Acquisition of trademark and design rights, and related research both domestically and internationally. 2. Invalidity trials, opposition proceedings, and litigation cases. 3. Handling of license negotiations and warning cases. |
| Affiliations | Japan Patent Attorneys Association Kinki Patent Research Association (KTK) -Secretary for the Design & Trademark Division (2011) -Chief Secretary (2022) |
| Teaching Experience | University Lecturer: -Osaka Institute of Technology, Faculty of Intellectual Property, Part-time Lecturer (2013–Present) -Osaka Institute of Technology Graduate School of Intellectual Property, Part-time Lecturer (2015–Present) -Doshisha University Graduate School of Life Sciences, Special Appointment Lecturer (2019–Present) -Doshisha University, Special Appointment Lecturer (2018–2021) Other Activities: -Seminar hosted by Tech Design: “Intellectual Property Strategies and Case Studies for the New Development and Long-term Branding of Plant-based Foods” (Scheduled for May 2023) -Food Development Expo 2022 Seminar: “The Cutting Edge of Intellectual Property Rights Mix Strategies: Representative Cases of Functional Labeling Foods” (October 2022) |
YUKICHI MATSUNAGA
| Biography | Yukichi Matsunaga began his career at another patent firm in 2001. After passing the patent attorney examination in 2008 and registering as a patent attorney, heestablished Matsunaga International Patent Office in May 2017, where he continues to practice. Since August 1, 2023, he has been registered as a partner patent attorney at NAVISION IP LAW FIRM. |
| Qualifications | First-class Information Processing Technician (1996) |
| Areas of Expertise | Patents, Utility Models (particularly in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, and IT) |
| Experienced Areas: | Acquisition of patent rights and related research, both domestically and internationally. |
| Affiliations | Japan Patent Attorneys Association -Patent System Operations Committee (2017–Present) Kinki Patent Research Association (KTK) -General Affairs Secretary (Information Officer) (2020–2021) |
MASANORI HARUNA
| Biography | 2010: Joined Unias International Patent Office, assigned to the Life Sciences Department. 2011: Registered as a patent attorney. 2024: Joined NAVISION IP LAW FIRM as an advisor patent attorney starting January 2024. |
| Qualifications | Clinical Laboratory Technician |
| Areas of Expertise | Patents: Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Food (especially Functional Food related to health claims) |
| Experienced Areas | 1. Invention discovery, patent application, and rights acquisition in the fields of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food, as well as responding to third-party patents (both domestically and internationally). 2. Invalidity trials, opposition proceedings. 3. Advisory services tailored to meet corporate needs. |
| Affiliations | -Japan Patent Attorneys Association -Kinki Patent Research Association (KTK) |
| Lectures | -Health Expo 2024 Seminar: “What to Learn from Notable Products! IP Strategy and Rights Mix in Femcare-Related Foods” (February 2024) -Tech Design Seminar: “New Development of Plant-Based Foods and IP Strategies for Long-Term Brand Building and Case Analysis” (May 2023) -Food Development Expo 2022 Seminar: “The Frontline of IP Rights Mix Strategies: Representative Cases of Functional Food Products” (October 2022) |
| Publications | -Food and Development IP Column (2018 – Present, Over 70 Articles) -“DDS Formulation Development, Evaluation, and Practicalization Methods” (Technical Information Association, co-author, March 2013) -“Patent Strategies and Technological Development Trends in Pharmaceutical Modalities” (Technical Information Association, co-author, May 2019) -“Early Diagnosis Techniques for Dementia and Prevention of Progression” (Technical Information Association, co-author, May 2019) -“Development of Pharmaceuticals and Functional Foods” (Technical Information Association, co-author, May 2019) |
GENNICHIRO NISHIYAMA
| Biography | 2008: Engaged in drug discovery research at a major pharmaceutical company for 5 years. 2012: Passed the patent attorney exam. 2013-2019: Gained 6.5 years of experience in intellectual property (IP) work, including patent and design applications, research, and litigation. During this period, he studied abroad at a U.S. patent office (Washington, D.C.) and a law firm (New York). 2019: Left the pharmaceutical company and founded an IT venture, developed a smartphone app, and operated unique services, later selling the business. Also gained experience in IP law and business development at an AI drug discovery venture. 2021: Established Donguri Patent & Trademark Office. May 2024: Joined NAVISION IP LAW FIRM as an advisor patent attorney. |
| Areas of Expertise | Patents: Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Cosmetics, Food |
| Experienced Areas | 1. Patent rights acquisition and research, both domestically and internationally. 2. Opposition, invalidation trials, infringement litigation, and other dispute resolution (domestic and international). 3. Design registration, trademark registration, rights acquisition, research, and dispute resolution. 4. Consultation on copyright issues. |
| Affiliations | Japan Patent Attorneys Association -Kansai Chapter, Practical Committee, Design Section (April 2024 – Present) -Kansai Chapter, IP Consulting Executive Committee (April 2024 – Present) Kinki Patent Research Association (KTK) |
| Publications | E-Book: “Introduction Guide to Intellectual Property for OEM & D2C Sales Businesses” (Amazon Kindle, January 2024) |