MEMBERS


Mr. Tanabe has been a member of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association since April 2009. The supplementary note of specific infringement lawsuit counsel was registered in 2012. He graduated from Nagoya Institute of Technology, and earned a master degree in Archtectural Engineering. His technical fields in patent practice include mechanical engineering, electronics, and information technology.  Before establishing ITSUWA, Mr. Tanabe worked for Meisei International Patent Firm as a patent attorney.

-Professional Experience-
Meisei Internatinal Patent Firm, Nagoya (2007-2015)
Received training at University of Washington Summer Institute (CASRIP), Seattle (2012)
Received practical training at STROOCK & STROOCK & LAVAN LLP, New York (2013-2014)
Passed the U.S. Patent Agent Examination(2014)
Aichi prefectural office, Nagoya(2000-2007)

Ms. Itakura has been a member of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association since 2008 and the supplementary note of specific infringement lawsuit counsel was registered in 2012. She graduated from Ritsumeikan University, majored in Information Engineering. Her technical fields in patent practice include information technology, mechanical engineering, and electronics.

-Professional Experience-
Meisei Internatinal Patent Firm, Nagoya (2008-2016)
Automotive parts manufacturer, Aichi (2004-2006)
Communications company, Tokyo (2000-2003)
Passed Applied Information Technology Engineer Examination
Passed ORACLE MASTER Gold 8i

Ms. Honda has been a member of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association since 2006. She graduated from Nagoya University. Her technical fields in patent practice include mechanical engineering, electronics, and information technology.

-Professional Experience-
Meisei Internatinal Patent Firm, Nagoya (2006-2017)
Patent Firm, Nagoya (2002-2003)
Aircraft manufacturers, Aichi (1999-2002)
Mitsubishi-motors Corporation(1994-1998)

Mr. Kizaki has been a member of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association since April 2012. He graduated from Tokyo Institute of Technology, and earned a master degree in Mechanical and Physics Engineering. His technical fields in patent practice include mechanical engineering, electronics, and information technology.

-Professional Experience-
Patent Firms (2016-2017)
Meisei Internatinal Patent Firm, Nagoya (2011-2016)
KYB Corporation (2011-2016)
DENSO Corporation (2007-2010)
Matsui Securities Corporation (2014)

Ms. Kawakami has been a member of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association since April, 2010. She is a graduate of Nagoya University and has a master’s degree in Biology. Her specialty in patent practice includes fuel cells, material science, and computer system engineering. Before joining patent firms, Ms. Kawakami was engaged in research and development of genetically-engineered pharmaceutics and developmental biology.

-Professional Experience-
Meisei Internatinal Patent Firm, Nagoya (1995-2020)
TOYOBO CO., LTD(1989-1991)

Mr. Kimura has been a member of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association since April 2014 and the supplementary note of specific infringement lawsuit counsel was registered in 2018. He graduated from Kyoto University and earned a master degree in Medical Sciences. His technical fields in patent practice include mechanical engineering, electronics, and information technology.

-Professional Experience-
Patent Firms (2019-2021)
Meisei International Patent Firm, Nagoya (2014-2019)
Nippon Menard Cosmetic Corporation (2009-2014)

Mr. Ozawa has been a member of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association since June, 2022. He graduated from Nagoya University, and earned a doctorate degree in Energy Science. His technical fields in patent practice include mechanical engineering, electronics, and information technology.

-Professional Experience-
Nagoya University (1998-2002)
Toyoda Gosei Corporation Ltd. (2002-2010)
Patent Firm, Nagoya (2010-2018)

Mr. Naruse has been a member of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association since June, 2022. He graduated from Nagoya University, and earned a master degree in Department of Computational Science and Engineering.  His technical fields in patent practice include mechanical engineering, electronics, and information technology.

-Professional Experience-
TOENEC CORPORATION (1999-2000)
Daikoku Denki Co., Ltd. (2000-2003)
Fuji Shoji Co., Ltd. (2004-2022)

Mr. Wada has been a member of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association since April 2012. The supplementary note of specific infringement lawsuit counsel was registered in 2016. He graduated from Nagoya Institute of Technology, and earned a master degree in Chemistry and Materials Technology. His technical fields in patent practice include chemistry and materials technology, mechanical engineering, electronics, and information technology.

-Professional Experience-
Patent Firms (2004-2016)
Chemistry manufacturer(2002-2004)

Patent engineer

Daichi ANDO

Mr. Ando graduated from Nagoya University, majored in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. His technical fields in patent practice include mechanical engineering, electronics.  Before joining ITSUWA, Mr. Ando worked for Manufacturing Company.

Masahiko HIROTA

Mr. Hirota graduated from Kansai University, majored in Civil Engineering. His technical fields in patent practice include mechanical engineering, electronics, and information technology.  Before joining ITSUWA, Mr. Hirota worked for Manufacturing Company and Patent Firms.

Osamu USAMI

Mr. Usami graduated from Nagoya University, majored in Mathmatics. His technical fields in patent practice include mechanical engineering, electronics, and information technology.  Before joining ITSUWA, Mr. Usami worked for Patent Firms as a patent engineer.

Chiyoki KANAMI

Mr. Kanami graduated from Nagoya University, and earned a master degree in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. His technical fields in patent practice include mechanical engineering, electronics, and information technology.

H.H

H.H graduated from Okayama Prefectural University, and earned a master degree in Computer Science and Systems Engineering. His technical fields in patent practice include mechanical engineering, electronics, and information technology.  Before joining ITSUWA, H.H worked for Patent Firms as a patent engineer.

K.I

K.I graduated from Tokyo Institute of Technology, and earned a master degree in Machine system engineering. His technical fields in patent practice include mechanical engineering, electronics, and information technology.