Hiroe and Associates

Hiroe and Associates has been providing intellectual property legal services since Takenori Hiroe founded the firm in 1979. Takenori Hiroe graduated from Gifu University with a degree in textile engineering in 1971, and then began working in research and development at Japan Vilene Company, Ltd. in Tokyo. He obtained his patent attorney’s license in 1978, and in 1979 he returned to Gifu to open his practice.

Since then, it has grown into an organization with clients and associates all over the world. With the success of its international section attributable to the individual skills of each section member, the firm’s service continues to perform and improve. In 2011, Chairman Takenori Hiroe received a Medal of Merit award from the Emperor of Japan, personally recommended by the JPO Commissioner, for his long-time services as a patent attorney.

Led by Takenori Hiroe, the team of experienced patent attorneys, technical specialists, administrative staff, and in-house translators is globally trusted by our clients due to our precision, speed, reliability, and cost performance, and is accomplished for demonstrating a skilled legal proficiency regarding all areas of intellectual property.

The firm has been voted as one of the top patent prosecution firms in Japan by various legal publications, magazines, and is continually practicing the firm’s management philosophy "to contribute to the growth and prosperity of the clients."

Key IP Areas

Intellectual property, Patent prosecution, Patent contentious, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark contentious, Designs, Copyright & related rights, IP Infringement lawsuit, IP transactions

Key Sector Expertise

Electrical, Computer technology & services, Semiconductors, Telecommunication, Automotive, Nanotechnology, Chemical, Life science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical device, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Technology hardware

-    ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

Our firm is guided by the principle of contributing to the technological and cultural development of society through intellectual property. Grounded in strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations and high ethical standards, we are committed to ESG-focused management and to fostering continuous communication that builds trust with all members of our firm and all of our clients. We also promote global intellectual property support through close collaboration with our overseas partner firms.

-    DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)

We respect the individuality of each employee and embrace diversity in all its forms, including race, nationality, language, gender, age, values, and religion. We are committed to maintaining and continually improving a workplace environment in which every member of our firm can recognize their own value and fully realize their potential.