◆Education :
Bachelor of Applied Physics and Precision Technology (Osaka University)

◆Qualifications :
2002 Registered as a patent attorney.
2004 Registered as a patent infringement litigator.

◆Fields :
Controls, processing and communication of information, machinery, nano-technology, semi-conductors, electronics, metallic and non-metallic materials, engineering, architecture,  fiber and paper products, and business systems.

◎Mr. Morioka is a scholarly type, devoted to research, and is highly relied upon by his clients due to his sincere attitude towards tough issues.  He is a trustworthy adviser with a wide view of intellectual property law and intellectual property.

◆Education :
Master of Mechanical Engineering (Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University)
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Tohoku University)

◆Qualifications :
1997 Passed the test for a mechanical engineer.
2005 Registered as a patent attorney.

◆Experiences :
After working for an electronic manufacturer in the divisions of research, production and intellectual property, Mr. Sekiguchu joined Yanagino Patent Attorney Office in 2002.

◆Fields :
Machinery, robotics, and controls.

◎Mr. Sekiguchi realized the importance of intellectual property while working in the IP division of a previous employer where he experienced patent litigation.  Also while working in the divisions of research and production, he engaged in the planning, development and design of products and inventions.  His career in this company provided him with experience as both a product developer and an expert on intellectual property.

◆Education :
Master of Applied Science (Kobe University Graduate School of Science and Technology)
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Kobe University)

◆Qualifications :
2009 Registered as a patent attorney.

◆Experiences :
After working in the R&D division of a chemical manufacturing company, Mr. Nakagawa joined Yanagino Patent Attorney Office in 2006.

◆Fields :
 Medical devices, food, resin, and chemical devices.

◎Experience in the development of products and technologies in the division of a chemical manufacturer made Mr. Nakagawa keen to grasp the essence of the technology proposed by his clients.  He is a young and promising patent attorney who works hard to help his clients obtain valuable patents.

◆Education :
Master’s degree in Intellectual Property from Osaka Institute of Technology (2009)
Bachelor’ degree in Law from Doshisha University (2006)

◆Qualifications :
2011　Registered as a patent attorney.
2012　Completed WIPO-US Advanced Summer School on Trademarks.

◎Mr. Yanagino is an energetic and pleasant person. Before joining Yanagino Patent Attorney Office, he had been working for a well-known Japanese factory automation equipment company. He recognizes how important intellectual property and assets are for his clients as business weapons, which can be used for both aggressive and defensive purposes. He is making every effort to help his clients compete in their business activities with their intellectual property and assets. In his pastime, he enjoys skin diving, skiing and martial arts.

◆Education :
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Doshisha University (1987)

◆Qualifications :
2005 Registered as Patent Attorney
Certified as First Class Information Processing Engineer
Certified as iNARTE EMC Engineer

◆Experiences :
Before joining Yanagino Patent Attorney Office in 2013, Mr. Ohnishi had been working in another patent attorneys’ office for almost 11 years. Mr. Ohnishi also has an experience in working in the field of electric circuit development in an electric manufacturing company for almost 14 years.

◆Fields :
 Electrical, Electronic, Communication, Control, Software and Structural Engineering

◎ Through his experiences in the field of product development in a corporation, Mr. Ohnishi has become well-versed in circuit designs, environmental resistance performance tests, software evaluation, EMC and safety standards, and has also acquired a wide variety of knowledge on devices and production sites. Mr. Ohnishi is always making every effort to gain thorough comprehension of his clients’ inventions and helps his clients maximize their IP values with his expertise in the fields of product development and intellectual property.