Hiroe and Associates

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Overview

Hiroe and Associates handles a wide range of trade mark matters, including applications, infringement issues, and licensing. The team also assists clients with unfair competition and copyright infringement matters. Its patent team is well-known for its prosecution services. It has industry sector strength in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. 

Notable IP practitioners: Takenori Hiroe, Masanori Hiroe, Satoshi Hashimoto, Tetsunori Yoshida 

Testimonial

2026

"I appreciate the team's deep expertise in IP litigation strategy and their proactive communication throughout the case. They are highly responsive and always keep me updated on progress, which gives me confidence in the process."

"The team is meticulous in handling IP filings and prosecutions, ensuring all details are accurate and deadlines are met. Their administrative support is efficient, and they provide clear guidance on the entire process, making it easy to understand and follow."

"I like that the team provides strategic, tailored IP advice that aligns with our business goals. They are knowledgeable about both local and international IP regulations, and their advice is practical and easy to implement."

"The team provides a high level of professionalism and efficiency. They respond to inquiries very promptly and with clear, well-reasoned explanations, which gives us confidence in their IP filing, prosecution, and administrative support."

"Their IP advisory work is thoughtful and well reasoned. The team provides clear guidance that is helpful for decision-making, especially in complex prosecution and strategy-related matters."

Satoshi Hashimoto

"He is highly responsive to client inquiries. He also demonstrates strong attention to detail in case management, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time."

"Satoshi Hashimoto is highly professional and responsive. They handle inquiries promptly, provide clear and well-reasoned explanations, and ensure that our cases are managed efficiently."

 

2025

"Hiroe's team is very responsive, very knowledgeable with respect to the law and technology, and very reasonably priced."

"We like Hiroe's personal attention to our matters. Their team is big enough so that they can handle large workloads, but small enough that every matter receives personal attention."

Patent

Case studies show the team handled various appeals against decisions of refusal for clients. 

Trade mark

Case studies show the team assisted clients with trade mark applications and provided interim support.