Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner

International law firm Finnegan maintains a solid reputation in intellectual property in Japan, with strong relationships with Japanese companies in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and software sectors. The firm’s Japanese team works with colleagues in international offices to advise clients on European and American IP law. CSL, Toshiba and Toyota Motor are among the firm’s notable clients 

Managing partner Naoki Yoshida oversees the Tokyo practice. He handles a wide-ranging IP practice including litigation and patent portfolio management. Another notable associate in the practice is Chiaki Kobayashi, whose practice encompasses litigation and prosecution.