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Osaka
University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Metal Engineering
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Kudo
& Associates, Tokyo, Japan (April 2000 - Present);
NEC, Division of Licensing of Intellectual Properties, Tokyo,
Japan (1998 - March 2000); NEC, Patent Center, Shiga, Japan
(1991 - 1998); NEC, R&D Division, Shiga, Japan (1984 - 1991)
At R&D Division
of NEC from 1984 to 1991, Mr. Kudo was involved in developing
thin film magnetic heads, electric devices akin to semiconductor
devices, highly efficient magnetic material films, film materials
for magnetic resistance effects, magnetic circuits, masks
for ware process, spattering equipment, ion-milling equipment,
RIE equipment, exposure equipment, dicer equipment, and other
polish equipment. He was also involved in analyzing three
dimensionally moving magnetic fields by means of finite-element
methods, and evaluating wafer circuit inspection equipment.
Mr. Kudo succeeded
in developing thin film magnetic heads for digital audio equipment,
and 36-rack thin film magnetic heads for outer storage devices
of mainframe computers. The technology was presented at a
seminal hosted by the Applied Magnetic Research Society of
Japan.
At the Patent
Center of NEC from 1991 to 1998, Mr. Kudo researched utilization
of patents, targeting top multinational manufacturers, surveyed
potential infringing products, and compiled evidence for various
legal and technical issues. He also carried out negotiations,
prosecutions of patents, and IP-related litigation and trials.
His technical areas included semiconductor equipment, circuit
designs, and wafer process.
In 1996, after
passing the bar examination, he was registered as Patent Attorney
in Japan.
After transferring
to Division of Licensing of Intellectual Properties of NEC
in Tokyo, MR. Kudo from 1998 to March of 2000 drafted and
negotiated licensing contracts, took charge of various phases
of infringement suits, and provided strategic plans for in-house
IP portfolio. His technical areas included wireless electronic
equipment, transmission devices (SONET/SDH.), data transmission
devices (e.g., ATM), wireless communication, moving picture
encoding ( MPEG), technology relating to the Defense Agency
of Japan (torpedo system, air defense system),technology relating
to the National Space Development Agency of Japan (rocket
altitude control systems, communication systems, etc.), ITS
(Intelligence Transport System), and automotive electronics.
In April of 2000,
Mr. Kudo left NEC and established his independent IP office
in Tokyo. He is currently managing partner of Kudo & Associates.
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Masaki
Ishioroshi
Attorney-at-Law |
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University
of Tokyo, Faculty of Letters, Department of Western History
(1994) |
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Mr. Ishioroshi passed the Japanese bar in 1994 and obtained
qualification for attorney-at-law in 1997. Mr. Ishioroshi is
currently partner at Izumi Law Office and a member of Yokohama
Bar Association.
In conjunction
with general civil litigation, Mr. Ishioroshi specializes
in IT related and real-estate laws. In 2003, he joined Kudo
Patent Office as counselor for assistance in litigation and
other complex legal matters.
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Sung
Y. Park
Attorney-at-Law (admitted to Pennsylvania) |
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Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
Juris Doctorate (1994); University of California, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Davis, California, Bachelor of Science (1989)
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After graduating from law school and passing the Bar in Pennsylvania,
Mr. Park has focused his practice in corporate and IT law,
particularly in the fields of software and open-source licensing and technology transfer.
Mr. Park also is a certified JAVA programmer. |
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Attorneys |
| Hiroshi
Kondo |
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University
of Tokyo, Faculty of Law (Bachelor of Law) |
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Mr. Kondo was a government official, engaged in planning and
budget. As a patent & trademark attorney, he has given many
talks in the areas of civil procedure in relation to IP infringement
cases. |
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| Nao Koga
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Nara
Women's University, Faculty of Science, Department of Information
Science (B.S.) |
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At
NEC Micro System, Ms. Koga as software engineer was involved
in development of MPEG decoders, voice recognition software
for automobile, software for cellular phones and PDA, and AVHDD.
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| Kazuhiko
Nakai |
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Kyoto
University, Graduate School of Engineering (M.E. in Environmental
Engineering); Kyoto University, Faculty of Engineering (B.E.
in Global Engineering) |
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Mr.
Nakai was civic engineer at a regional government-related organization.
He became patent attorney in 2005. Since then, he has worked
in litigation in construction industry and patent-related suits
for game software makers. |
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| Naoyuki
Watanabe |
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Meiji
University, Faculty of Law (Bachelor of Law) |
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Mr.
Watanabe has substantial experience in development and testing
of W-CDMA wireless network. After pass the patent bar in 2005,
he has carried out patent prosecution, litigation, IP training
and drafting of contract. |
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| Mikako
Tsukada |
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Waseda
University, Faculty of Law (Bachelor of Law); Waseda University,
Graduate School of Law (Master of Law in Anglo-American Law) |
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At
a major city bank, Mrs. Tsukada was engaged in foreign exchange
matters. |
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| Kaori
Kira |
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Tokyo
University of Agricultural and Technology (Bachelor in Life
Science Engineering) |
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Mr.
Kira was a manager at a restaurant chain. She became patent
attorney in 2006. |
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Specialists |
| Technical Manager Hideaki
Nakayama |
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University
of Tokyo, Graduate School of Science, Department of Information
Science (M.S.); University of Tokyo, Faculty of Science, Department
of Information Science (BS) |
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Mr. Nakayama previously
worked as senior researcher at Richoh Co., Ltd. He was involved
in R&D of Japanese UNIX, real-time OS, IP information
processing system, DB management system, and information broadcasting
system. One of his accomplishments include successful development
of expanded relational database administration system (G-Base
Ver. 3.0).
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| Masafumi
Maruyama |
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Hitotsubashi
University, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Department of
Commerce (Bachelor of Commerce.) |
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| Yoriko
Fujiki |
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Waseda
University, Faculty of Engineering (B.E. in Information Technology) |
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At
a major software vendor, Ms. Fujiki was software programmer
for web-based applications, and provided customer support as
system engineer. |
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| Toshiyuki
Shinozuka (Ph.D.
in Chemical Engineering) |
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Chiba
Institute of Technology, Graduate of Engineering (Ph.D. in Chemical
Engineering) |
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Mr.
Shinozuka was researcher at the Department of Engineering. His
research included investigation into various novel organic compounds
present in soil. |
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| Yasuko
Kobayashi |
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The
University of Tokyo, Graduate School (M.A. in Regional Studies);
Tokyo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Science (BS in Physics) |
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| Hidetoshi
Ayada |
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Nagoya
University, Faculty of Engineering (B.E. In Applied Physics)
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Mr.
Ayada worked as salesman at a major chemical company. |
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| Takafumi
Matsuoka |
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Tokyo
Institute of Technology (MS in Human Behavior System); Hosei
University, Faculty of Sociology (B.A. in Applied Economics)
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Mr.
Matsuoka was a lecture/trainer for a major information communications
company. |
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| Translators |
| Takateru Okamoto |
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Waseda
University, School of Political Science and Economics, Department
of Economics (Bachelor of Economics) |
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| Mark Fullmyer |
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Mr.
Fullmyer translated "The Dark Sun by Richard Rhodes," and currently
is a lecture at the University of Tokyo. |
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| Support
Staff |
| Junko Kudo |
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Nara
Women's University, Faculty of Human Life and Environment (BA)
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Mrs. Kudo was
software programmer for the major textile company. Among others,
her duties included operation of on-line batch processes.
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| Chiharu Mogi |
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Yamagata
University, Department of Electrical Engineering (A.D. in Electrical
Engineering) |
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At a major CAD
maker in Japan, Mrs. Mogi was responsible for user support
among other duties.
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| Maiko Shibata |
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Kyoritsu
Women's University, Faculty of International Studies (BA in
European Literature) |
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| Interns |
| Yoichi Yonezawa |
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Currently
attending Keio University |
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| Touru Mitsuishi |
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Currently
attending the University of Tokyo |
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| Keii Gi |
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Currently
attending the University of Tokyo |
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| Kyoto
Branch Office |
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Osamu
Kawano
Patent Attorney |
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Konan
University, Faculty of Science, Department of Applied Science
(BS) |
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Mr. Kawano worked
as engineer in R&D department of one of the major air
conditioner manufacturers. With over 20 years of IP experience
as patent attorney, Mr. Kawano currently heads the Kyoto Office.
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