Japan

Overview

The Japan Practice Group advises Japanese companies and institutions seeking intellectual property protection in the United States, as well as U.S. businesses pursuing protection in Japan. The group is built on longstanding relationships with Japanese clients and associates and brings a practical understanding of the legal, cultural, and commercial considerations that shape cross-border U.S.-Japan matters.

The team supports clients with patent and trademark prosecution, portfolio management, opinions, and related contentious and strategic matters involving U.S. and Japanese intellectual property rights. Our attorneys’ Japanese-language capabilities, including native speakers, enable direct communication on technical and nuanced issues. Just as important, the team understands the communication style, service expectations, and relationship-driven nature of Japanese business practice, which helps clients and associates work through issues more smoothly and effectively.

Our Japan practice is also distinguished by regular in-person engagement. Leason Ellis attorneys travel to Japan to meet with clients and associates, build trust, and maintain the kind of long-term relationships that are especially important in this market. The Japan Practice Group also serves as a resource across the firm, supporting other attorneys and client teams on matters involving Japanese clients, counterpart counsel, and cross-border coordination. This allows Leason Ellis to provide not only legal support but also practical help with navigating language, communication, and processes in a way that reflects how Japanese clients and associates prefer to work.