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Yusuke Ishikawa

Patent Attorney Japan Patent Attorneys Association

Japanese, English

Graduated from Waseda University, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Major in Resources and Materials Science and Engineering (2006). Experience at a major medical device manufacturer (R&D Department), Akiyama & Associates (joined 2012, returned 2018-), and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Bangkok Office (seconded for 2 years through the Japan Patent Attorneys Association). Certified as a Patent Attorney in 2012. Joined ZeLo in 2025. While at JETRO, conducted research and publicity on IP systems in Southeast Asia and provided support for IP activities. Main areas of practice include domestic and foreign patent prosecution, as well as handling oppositions, appeals, and invalidity searches.

Practice Areas

Education

2006
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University (M.SC.)
2004
School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University (B.E.)

Experience

2025
Joined ZeLo
2024
Registered to handle specific infringement litigation
2018
Returned to Akiyama & Associates
2016
Seconded to Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), stationed at the Bangkok Office
2012
Joined Akiyama & Associates and registered as a Patent Attorney
2006
Joined a major medical device manufacturer (R&D Department)

Representative Works

  • Engaged in research and development at a major medical device manufacturer, serving as an inventor for patent and design applications.
  • As a Patent Attorney, gained extensive experience in a wide range of domestic and international IP matters, including patent prosecution and grant, patent searches, oppositions, contracts, and expert opinions. Handled diverse technical fields such as machinery, software, business models, chemistry, and materials.
  • Familiar with global intellectual property strategies, particularly those in Southeast Asia, through the experience of being seconded to and stationed overseas at JETRO.

Activities

  • Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)
  • Member of theInternational Activities Center, JPAA
  • Expert Team of IP Practice Information Lab. ®(Chizai Jitsumu Jōhō Lab.)

Qualification

04.2021
Certified as an Intellectual Property Analyst (Patent).

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