APPL
International Patent Firm
(Advanced Patent Practitioners Linkage)
URL http://www.appl-pat.com
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OUR POLICY
"APPL International Patent Firm " is an intellectual property
law firm devoted to maximizing our clients’ patent, trademark and design rights
with a high degree of expertise. We counsel and represent individuals and
companies throughout the world. Our main goals are Quality, Economy and
Flexibility.
Quality:
From basic patent and/or trademark searches to complex litigation and licensing,
our many years of experience in all aspects of patent, trademark and design law
ensures the highest quality legal services.
Economy:
As a small firm we work hard to keep our overhead costs low. We pass these
savings to our clients with the lowest legal fees possible. Clients are encouraged
to compare our fees to those of other intellectual property firms anywhere in
Japan.
Flexibility:
We are flexible in responding to our clients' particular needs—offering flat fees,
volume discounts, and other creative fees arrangements.
Whether you are an individual, small business, or a large
corporation, we can serve your patent, trademark, design and
computer law needs with exceptional quality at affordable rates.
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OUR SERVICES
Patent Services
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Patentability searches and opinions
Preparation and prosecution of Japanese and foreign patent applications
(computer, electrical, mechanical, chemical, biotechnology)
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Preparation and prosecution of Japanese and foreign applications for industrial
design registrations
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Patent infringement searches and opinions
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Patent validity opinions
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Patent license agreements
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Patent assignments
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Patent litigation
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Patent-related alternative dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation
Computer Law Services
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Patent protection of software, hardware, icons, etc.
Copyright protection of software, screen displays, manuals, etc.
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Design protection of screen displays, etc.
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Software licensing and distribution agreements
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Computer law litigation
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Internet domain name disputes
Trademark Services
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Trademark searches
Preparation and prosecution of Japanese and foreign trademark applications for
registration
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Trademark infringement opinions
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Trademark licensing and assignments
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Trademark litigation
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Trademark-related alternative dispute resolution
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OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF
The technical and legal intellectual property expertise of the professional
associates of “APPL” covers a broad range of experience. Our professional
associates have in-depth backgrounds in many branches of computer science,
physics, engineering and other scientific disciplines. Our team of professionals
and our highly qualified support staff are able to serve all of your intellectual
property needs.
Yasushige KAKIMOTO
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Osaka Institute of Technology (Osaka);
Registered since 1981 to practice before the Japan Patent Office; He is a co-founder of
APPL. He is specialized in electronics-related technologies including
Telecommunication, Data communication, Computers, Computer software,
Semi-conductors, Mechatronics, etc.
Kunihiko OHASHI
Bachelor's degree in Law, Hosei University (Tokyo); Study of mechanical engineering,
Waseda University – College of Technology (Tokyo); Registered since 1972 to practice
before the Japan Patent Office; He is a co-founder of APPL. He is specialized in a broad
range of mechanical engineering, trademark matters, and incoming and outgoing IP
cases from and to foreign clients and foreign associates.
Michikazu KONDO
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Shizuoka University (Shizuoka); Doctor of
Engineering; Registered in 2011 to practice before the Japan Patent Office; He is a
co-founder of APPL; He is specialized in electronics-related technologies, optical
relations, Mechanices, etc.
Masayuki SASAKI
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering, Saitama University (Saitama); Registered
in 2013 to practice before the Japan Patent Office; He is specialized in Computer
software, Electricity , Mechanics, etc.
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WE ARE A NEW FIRM
APPL was established in 2007 by a merger between Kakimoto International
Patent Firm and Ohashi & Associates.
We currently have two offices working together as a single firm as follows:
Head office is located at:
6th Floor, Hongo Sunpo Bldg.
( c/o Hongo office),
3-19-7, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku,
Tokyo 113-0033 Japan
Tel: + 81(3)3830-0423
Fax: +81(3)3830-0424
Email: [email protected]
Hongo office is located at:
6th Floor, Hongo Sunpo Bldg.,
3-19-7, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku,
Tokyo 113-0033 Japan
Tel: + 81(3)3814-5921
Fax: +81(3)3814-5970
Email: [email protected]
Ryuugasaki office is located at: 1-17-33, Sanuki, Ryuugasaki-shi,
Ibaraki 301-0032 Japan
Tel/Fax: +81(0297)66-2051
Email: [email protected]
Please contact our head office at first on any matters.
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