Juichi TAKEUCHI

has over twenty years of patent experience in patent law firms. He has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Doshisha University (1978), and specializes in patents relating to electrical engineering, LCD, LCD control, machine control, structure.

Takatoshi IIDA

has a Master's degree in Physics from University of Tokyo (2005). He specializes in patents relating to electronics and electrical engineering & semiconductor devices.

Teruhiko TAKAHASHI

has a Master's degree in Mathematics from Tokyo University of Science (2001), with advanced study in algebraic geometry as past of a Doctral course. He specializes in patents relating to Electronics, Computer Software & Hardware, Satellite & Communication, LSI & Patent Litigation.

Takashi ABE

has a Bachelor's degree from Meiji University (International Trade) (1969). He has broad translation expertise in the field of electronics and electrical engineering as well as business experience in overseas marketing at a Japanese electronics company for over 30 years. Before joining the firm in 2006, he worked at a Japanese company manufacturing small-diameter wire for several years. He is an accredited translator (First grade) in the Natural Science section as sanctioned by the Japan Translation Association (1992).

Shuji ENOKIHARA

has a Master of Engineering in Architecture from Kobe University (1978). Prior to joining to the Firm in 2006, he worked as an engineer focused on building structures, fluid dynamics, information systems at a major Japanese construction company for 28 years. He specializes in patents relating to computer applied technologies, mechanical & electrical matters, and construction and structural technologies.

Hiroshi INOUE

has over twenty years of patent prosecution experience in patent law firms. He has Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Ritsumeikan University (1979), and specializes in patent relating to electrical engineering, semiconductor devices, optical devices, and image data processing.

Shumpei AOKI

has a Master's degree in science from the University of Tokyo (2003). He specializes in patents related to electronics, mechanical, electrical engineering, GPS and SAR(Synthetic Aperture Radar), sensor and guidance technologies.

Takahiro NITA

obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University (1997). He has translation expertise in patent documents relating to the fields of electronics, IT and mechanical engineering.

Yoshito HAYASHI

graduated from Nihon University (1986) majoring in English. He joined the firm as a patent translator in 2007 and has translation expertise in patent documents relating to the fields of electronics and electrical engineering.

Akira IWAKOSHI

has a Masters in Earth Science (1984) from Kobe University. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in physics (1982) from Ritsumeikan University. He worked in R&D for Sumitomo Metal Industries, (1990 to 1997) and Nikon Corporation (1984 to 1990). Mr. Iwakoshi has over nine years of patent prosecution experience in patent law firms and specializes in patent relating to information processing and electronics.

Naoto IMANISHI

received his B.A.(1977) and M.A.(1979) in Civil Engineering from Kyoto University and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Kyoto Institute of Technology in 2005. He is a qualified Professional Engineer. He specializes in patents related to seismic technology, structure analysis, structure test, signal processing, mechanical engineering image processing and corrosion engineering.

Hajime KASHIDA

has a Bachelor's degree in Science from Rikkyo University (1971). Before joining the Firm, he was an engineer at Sharp Ltd. He specializes in patents relating to electronics, semiconductor device & electronic devices.

Shingo IKEDA

has a Bachelor's degree from Kyoto University (Physics) (1971) and a Ph.D. degree in Engineering from Osaka University (1976). He has specializes in patents relating to physics, electronics, semiconductors Engineering and also flat panel display related technology.

Mitsuo JIBU

has a Bachelor's degree in Applied physics from Osaka City University (1971). Prior to joining to the Firm in 2009, he was an LSI engineer and product manager at a major Japanese electronics company for over 30 years. He specializes in patent relating to electronics, electrical engineering and semiconductor devices.

Megan E. TIEDJE

graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Co-op) from University of British Columbia (2005) majoring in engineering physics and Electrical Engineering. Ms. Tiedje joined the Firm in 2009 and specializes in patents relating to applied optics, computer applied technologies, DVD materials and devices, electrical engineering, electronic components processing, LSI, lasers, magnetic and other storage technologies, memory devices, microelectronics, semiconductor devices and transmission systems.

David Gia HOANG

obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from University of Michigan (2009). Prior to joining to the Firm in 2010, he interned at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He specializes in patents relating to computer applied technologies, electrical engineering, electronic components processing, integrated microsystems, LSI, microelectronics, micro-electronic mechanical systems, semiconductor devices, solid-state device fabrication & sensor and monitoring systems.

Colin A. HILCHEY

received his Bachelor of Applied Science Engineering Physics (Co-op) from University of British Columbia (2010). Mr. Hilchey specializes in patents relating to applied optics, computer applied technologies, dynamo-electric machines and control, data processing, data recording, data communications, DVD materials and devices, digital signal processing, electrical engineering, LSI, lasers, magnetic and other storage technologies, microelectronics, optoelectronics, transmission systems, transmission circuitry, telephonic communications & satellite communications.

Rui SHEN

has a Ph.D. degree in Physics from Chiba University (2006).He specializes in patents relating to semiconductor & optics devices,lasers, solid state device fabrication and optoelectronics.

Christopher S. BURDETT

received his Master of Science (2010) and Bachelor of Science cum laude (2009) in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He joined the Firm in 2011 and specializes in patents relating to applied optics, computer applied technologies, data processing, data recording, data communications, digital system design/logic, digital signal processing, electrical engineering, electronic components processing, low noise electronics, LSI, inverters, microelectronics, microprocessor systems, operational amplifiers, speaker design, power system protection, power converters, optoelectronics, photonic lattices and other device applications, semiconductor technologies, sensor and monitoring systems, transmission systems and transmission circuitry.

WU Zhouxing

graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science, Mechatronics Engineering (Honors) from University of Waterloo (2010). Mr. Wu joined the Firm in 2011 and specializes in patents relating to applied optics, actuators & power electronics, computer applied technologies, dynamo-electric machines and control, data processing, recording and communications, DSP, electrical engineering, electronic components processing, lasers, mechanical engineering, microelectronics, MEMS, optoelectronics, semiconductor technologies, sensor and monitoring systems, transmission systems & circuitry.

Yu SASAKI

has a Master of Literature from the University of Tokyo (2011). He has translation expertise in the fields of electronics , IT and communication engineering.

Kaoru OKA

has a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics and Economics from the University of Chicago (2000). He has translation expertise in the fields of electronics and IT.

Richard A. JACKSON, Jr.

obtained a Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics from University of Wisconsin Platteville (2011). He joined the Firm in 2011 and specializes in patents relating to applied optics, computer applied technologies, electrical engineering, liquid crystal displays (LCD) and devices, logic & digital design, microelectronics, nanotechnology, semiconductor technologies, signals & systems, sensor and monitoring systems.

SU Ying Chen

received her Master of Science Mechanical Engineering (2011), Master of Science Electrical Engineering (2008) and Bachelor of Science (Honors) Electrical Engineering (2008) from Rochester Institute of Technology. She joined the Firm in 2011 and specializes in patents relating to computer applied technologies, dynamo-electric machines and control, data communications, electrical engineering, integrated electronics, mechanical engineering, microelectronics, magnetic and other memory technologies, semiconductor technologies, systems and controls.