ルネス総合法律事務所

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Japanese

Attorneys

Kotaro Kimura

Partner

Kotaro Kimura

  • Qualification

    2017 – 2007
    Lecturer, Master of Intellectual Property Course, Tokyo University of Science
    2012 – 2007
    Visiting Professor, School of Law, University of Tsukuba
    1995
    Completed legal training (47th); Registered with Tokyo Bar Association (Attorney-at-law)

  • Education

    1999
    School of Law, University of Virginia (LL.M.）
    1993
    Faculty of Law, University of Tokyo

  • Work History

    2019 –
    Renaiss Law Office
    2011
    Founded Ushinakizaka Law Office
    2011 – 2006
    Takeda Law Office
    2006 – 2003
    Jones Day (Tokyo office)
    2003 – 2000
    Yuasa & Hara
    2000 – 1999
    Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur (Columbus, Ohio)
    1998 – 1995
    Yuasa & Hara

  • Practice Areas

    • ・Intellectual Property Law (litigation and dispute resolution concerning patent, trademark, trade secrets, etc.)
    • ・International Business Transactions such as license and joint venture
    • ・General Corporate Matters

  • Publications

    Books

    • “Reading Patent Cases in the United States” Shoji Homu Kenkyukai, 2001 (Revised Edition 2008)
    • “How to Win a Patent Litigation” Chuo Keizaisha, 2003
    • “New Annotation Patent Law” (co-author) Seirin Shoin, 2011 (Second Edition 2017)
    • “Copyright Law Commentary” (co-author) Daiichi Hoki, 2020
    • “Legal Consultation on Designs” (co-author)　 Seirin Shoin, 2021

    Articles

    • “Present situation and problems in the use of arbitration over intellectual property disputes in Japan” NBL Vol.756, 2003
    • “Basic Principals of the United States Patent Law” Research on the Practice of Law Vol.18, Tokyo Bar Association, 2003
    • “International Court Jurisdiction and Governing Law in Intellectual Property Litigation” Research on the Practice of Law Vol.20, Tokyo Bar Association, 2005
    • “Practical Issues in Patent Licensing – (I)Registration of patent licenses and (II)Licensing of pre-issued patents” Intellectual Property Management Vol.59 No.6, 2009
    • “Decision Affirming International Jurisdiction of Japanese Court in Suit for Infringement of Japanese Patent by a Korean Corporation” Intellectual Property Management Vol.62 No.1, 2012
    • “History of Amendments in Unfair Competition Prevention Law and Remaining Issues in view of Famous Trade Secret Infringement Cases” IP Disputes Forefront (Law & Technology additional volume) Vol.2, 2016