Patent Attorney

Yasushi AokiVice President & Managing Partner

Mechanical / Control
Electrical / Information
Infringement case

Background

Education:
1984
The University of Tokyo (B.S., Precision Machinery Engineering)
1986
The University of Tokyo (M.S., Precision Machinery Engineering)
Joined Isshiki & Co.:
2000
Qualifications:
1997
Patent Attorney
2004
Infringement lawsuit counsel
Prior Work Experience:
1986 –
2000
Canon Inc.
1986 –
1997
Canon’s Institute of Industrial Science: Engaged in research and development of robots, such as camera assembly robots
1997 –
2000
IP department: Engaged in filing domestic and foreign applications, prosecuting office actions, infringement analyses, in-house training

Practice Areas

Technical fields:Mechanical, Architectural, Electrical, Software
Practice Areas:Patent / Utility model practice (domestic and international)
Rendering expert opinions
Invalidation trial, Litigation rescinding a trial decision, Patent infringement litigation

Activities

(1)Overseas Experience

2002 Center for Advanced Study and Research on Innovation Policy (CASRIP) Summer Institute at University of Washington School of Law

(2)International Conference

AIPPI, APPA

(3)Other Qualification

TOEIC 955 points