Patent Attorney

Koji YoshidaSenior Counsel

Mechanical / Control
Electrical / Information

Background

Education:
1983
The University of Tokyo (B.S., Precision Machinery Engineering)

Joined Isshiki & Co.:
1999

Qualifications:
1998
Patent Attorney

2004
Infringement lawsuit counsel

Prior Work Experience:
1983 –
1991
Kobe Steel, Ltd.

1991 –
1995
Yasukawa Electric Corporation

1995 –
1999
Itoh International Patent Office

Practice Areas

Technical fields:Mechanical, Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Software, Translation
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

2004 Center for Advanced Study and Research on Innovation Policy (CASRIP) Summer Institute at University of Washington School of Law

(2)Presentations

2016 Lecturer at the joint seminar with Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C. (Theme: Recent Developments regarding U.S. Patent Protection and Strategic Implications for Japanese Businesses)

(3)Other Qualification

Passed Class I Information Technology Engineer Examination
Passed 1st Grade Test in Practical English Proficiency
TOEIC 960 points