Patent Attorney

Shinya SatoManaging Partner

Mechanical / Control
Chemistry / Biotechnology
Infringement case

Background

Education:
Ritsumeikan University (Bachelor of Laws)

Nara Institute of Science and Technology (M.S., Materials Science)

Joined Isshiki & Co.:
2013

Qualifications:
2007
Patent Attorney

2009
Infringement lawsuit counsel

Prior Work Experience:
Olympus Corporation (Olympus Optical Co., Ltd., Olympus Medical Systems Cooperation)
IP department: Engaged in patent practice / liaison work in the field of endoscopes (for about 7 years)
Patent firm in Tokyo
Engaged in patent practice in the fields of medical device (X-ray computed tomography equipment, ultrasonic diagnostic equipment medical information system, ophthalmic device), optics (spectrometry device, optical communication system), etc. (for about 3 years)

Practice Areas

Technical fields:Control, Mechanical, Optical, Chemical
Practice Areas:Patent / Utility model practice (domestic and international)
Rendering expert opinions
Appeals / Infringements
Intellectual property due diligence
Support for corporate IP practices

Activities

(1)Presentations

Lecturer in Japan Biodesign Program in 2016

(2)International Conferences

APAA (Okinawa 2015, Auckland 2017, New Delhi 2018, Taipei 2019)

(3) Overseas training

Completed summer training at the Center for Advanced Study & Research on Innovation Policy (CASRIP), University of Washington, USA in 2019

(4)Others

Appointed an external auditor of Reborna Biosciences, Inc. in 2022