Our People
Jiro MURAKAMI
Patent Attorney - Partner
Expertise | Automotive components, precision machinery, image processing technology, optical devices, electronic circuits, computer networks, etc. |
Personal History | 1994 | Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Waseda University |
| 1994-2000 | Dai-ichi Mutual Life Insurance Company (development of communication terminals) |
| 2000 | Akatsuki Union Patent Firm |
| 2002 | Registered as a Japanese Patent Attorney |
| 2004 | Registered as a Specific IP Litigation Certification |
| 2009 | Partner of Akatsuki Union Patent Firm |
| 2014 | Founded Alpha International Patent Firm |
Highlights | Mr. Murakami is the Co-Founder and Partner of the firm. At his prior firm, he worked as the main person responsible for two major client companies. He proposed and established common standards for drafting patent specifications. He also has extensive experience including suit to cancel trial decision, trial for patent invalidation, expert opinions, industrial designs, and trademarks. |
Shigeki KAKIMI
Patent Attorney - Partner
Expertise | Automotive components, image processing technology, semiconductors, computer networks, etc. |
Personal History | 1993 | Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Waseda University |
| 1993-2003 | Chubu Electric Power Co, Inc. (architectural design) |
| 2003 | Meisei International Patent Firm. Registered as a Japanese Patent Attorney |
| 2006 | Training at Winter, Brandl et al. (Munich, Germany)
Registered as a Specific IP Litigation Certification |
| 2012 | Partner of Meisei International Patent Firm |
| 2014 | Founded Alpha International Patent Firm |
Highlights |
Mr. Kakimi is the Co-Founder and Partner of the firm. At his prior firm, he had high patent allowance rate of his work, and earned designations of many clients for drafting patent specifications. He also has extensive experience including trial for patent invalidation, expert opinions, industrial designs, and trademarks.
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