Japan Patent Attorneys Association (2004)
Qualified IP litigator in Japan (2008)
Kazuhiko Saoyama
Mr. Saoyama has broad experience in inbound and outbound work, patent applications and prosecutions, drafting expert opinions, and litigation. In particular, he has expertise in the field of electrical and mechanical technology. In the past, Mr. Saoyama worked in the development department of a bearing manufacturing company. He provides intellectual property services and advice to his clients utilizing his experience both as an inventor and a patent attorney.
Profession
Patent Attorney
Admissions
Areas of Legal Expertise
Patent and utility model applications, trials and appeals, expert opinions, and litigation
Areas of Technological Expertise
Mechanical engineering and electronics, such as computers, mobile phones, communication networks, antennas, image processing, in-vehicle equipment, audio devices, robots, video cameras, digital cameras, navigation systems, user interface, biometrics, security systems, optical disks, broadcasting equipment, printing machines, industrial plants, air conditioning facility systems, valve system, pumps and automobile components
Professional Experience
2015 – 2018, 2020 – present – Sonderhoff & Einsel, Law and Patent Office
2010 – 2015 – Yamakawa international Patent Office
1993 – 2010 – Tanabe Patent Office
1988 – 1990 – NIPPON THOMPSON CO.,LTD (development department)
Education
1984 – 1988 – Meiji University, Precision engineering
Languages
Japanese, English
