Shoji Torino
Mr. Torino has been involved in the drafting of patent applications, patent prosecutions, numerous outbound and inbound work, consultation on inventions, agreements for intellectual property, expert opinions as well as disputes. He has extensive experience in various technical fields, especially in the fields of electrophotography (both machine and materials), paints, automotive electrical equipment, wire harnesses, automatic driving systems, as well as vibration devices including audio speakers.
Profession
Patent Attorney
Admissions
Japan Patent Attorneys Association (1997)
Memberships
Japan Patent Attorneys Association
Areas of legal expertise
Patent and utility model applications, trials and appeals, expert opinions, and contracts
Areas of technological expertise
General mechanics and general chemistry
Professional Experience
2018 – present
Sonderhoff & Einsel, Law and Patent Office
2011 – 2018
Takino, Kawasaki & Associates
2002 – 2011
Nakamura and Naruse Patent & Law office (Currently: Nannoh Patent & Law office)
1996 – 2001
Taiyo, Nakajima & Kato
1993 – 1996
Yoshida & Kondo Patent office
1987 – 1993
An industrial chemicals company
Education
1987
Saitama University, Department of Applied Chemistry
Lectures
> April 2014, “Authorized OECD Approach” at the Tokyo Certified Public Tax Accountants’ Associations
> November 2014, “Withholding Tax in Japan” at the German Chamber of Commerce (Lecture)
> August 2015, “Taxation in Japan” at the WTS Asia Meeting
Languages
Japanese, English