Professionals

Expertise

Drafting and prosecution of patent applications in the technical field of inorganic materials (metals and nonmetals) as well as organic materials (including polymer materials)

Patent searching

Patent invalidation trials and patent infringement litigation in the fields of chemistry and pharmaceuticals

Education

B.S., Osaka Prefecture University, Applied Chemistry

M.S., Osaka Prefecture University, Applied Chemistry

Career

Furukawa Electric: Engaged in research and development of inorganic materials (monocrystals, polycrystals, glass and catalysts)

Japan Patent Office: Worked as a patent examiner for 9 years in the fields of inorganic compounds, monocrystals, and thin films