MATSUOKA&Co. INTERNATIONAL PATENT CAUSES

President/Patent Attorney

Shuhei Matsuoka

1973

1974

Graduated from Chuo University, Department of Law
with a degree in Law
Registered as patent attorney (No.7888)

1974-1981	Engaged in international IP matters at patent attorney's firms in Japan
1981	Established Matsuoka & co. Member of Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA) / Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APPA) / The International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property (AIPPI)

1995	Chairman of International Activities Committee / JPAA
2003	Passed the 1st Examination for Procurator for Specified Infringement Lawsuits

Partner/Patent Attorney

Tatsuo Itami

1975

1977

Graduated from Chuo University, Department of Law
with a degree in Law
Registered as patent attorney (No.8300)

1975-1980	Engaged at patent attorney's firms in Japan
1980-2008 2008	Engaged in Patent Section/ Legal & IP Department at PENTAX Corporation 1985 Manager of Patent Section 2002 Director of Legal & IP Department 2006 Corporate Officer(additional post) Assumes a patent attorney partner of Matsuoka & co.

2004	Passed the 2nd Examination for Procurator for Specified Infringement Lawsuits

Technical Staff

Satoru Fukada (Chief Patent Engineer)

Graduated from Kanazawa University, Department of Technology with a degree in Electronics.
Joined us after being engaged in program development and design at a software house.
In charge of physics/electronics/controls.

Takahiro Oyama (Senior Patent Engineer)

Graduated from Kochi University, Department of Science with a degree in Physics.
Joined us after being engaged in development of computer-related devices at a computer-related device maker.
In charge of physics/electronics/controls.

Satoshi Yoshida (Senior Patent Engineer)

Graduated from Graduate School of Technology Studies with a master degree in Metal engineering, Nagoya University.
Joined us after studying Mechanical engineering in the U.S. and being engaged in research and development of MEMS devices at an electronics device maker.
In charge of machinery/electronics/controls.

Kazuaki Morita (Senior Patent Engineer)

Graduated from Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Department of Organic and Polymeric Materials, Tokyo Institute of Technology.
Joined us after being engaged in research and development of optical fiber components at a cable maker.
In charge of machinery/electronics/controls.

J.Kita

Graduated from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Department of Technology with a degree in Mechanical engineering.
Joined us after being engaged in research and development at a medical instrument department of a synthetic fiber maker.
In charge of machinery/controls.

M.Sakai

Graduated from Tsuda College, Department of Liberal Arts with a degree in English Literatures.
Joined us after studying English in the U.S. and being involved in translation and proofreading of English specifications at a computer software company.
In charge of electronics/controls.

G.Kusama

Graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Science and Technology with a degree in Physics.
Joined us after being engaged in translation at an IP law firm.
In charge of physics/electronics/controls.

M.Yamaga

Graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan University, Department of Technology with a degree in Mechanical engineering.
Joined us after being engaged in development and design of precision machines at a precision machinery maker.
In charge of machinery/controls.

R.Itamura

Graduated from Fukui National College of Technology, Department of Information Engineering.
Joined us after being involved with development and designing of solar cell modules in an electronics device maker and Intellectual Property in an electric-appliance maker.
In charge of electronics/controls/information technology.

M.Inoue

Graduated from Graduate School of Science and Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, Tohoku University.
Joined us after being engaged in maintenance and development of radiation therapy machines.
In charge of physics/electronics/controls.

Clerical staff

Osamu Yamashita
(Office Manager)

Graduated from Kokugakuin University, Department of Economics with a degree in Economics.

S.Komabayashi

Graduated from Rikkyo University, Department of literature with a degree in English and American Literatures.

S.Sudo

Graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University, Department of literature with a degree in English and American Literatures.

M.Kobayashi

Graduated from Meiji Gakuin University, Department of International Studies with a degree in International Studies.

Y.Tsutsumi

Graduated from Chuo University, Faculty of Policy Studies with a degree in Cross-Cultural Studies.

S.Endo

Graduated from Ochanomizu University, Faculty of Letters and Education with a degree in Language and Culture.

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