Akihiko Okuno
Managing Partner at SK IP LAW FIRM- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Chinese Professional working proficiency
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Japanese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Sandesh Agarwal
I recommend Akihiko highly, especially for his skill, perspective and ability to provide excellent business-oriented legal advice. Akihiko listens and probes to get to the heart of the matter, analyzes quickly and thoroughly, and works closely with cleints to provide practical solutions that achieve excellent results. As an added bonus, Akihiko is a pleasure to work with.
Tomoyuki Shishido
Mr. Okuno is an expert in Biotech and Information fields as a patent attorney. His backgrounds include a working experience in a leading bio-company in Japan. Followed by working in several law firms, Mr. Okuno has established a carrier as a successful patent attorney. He is now a managing partner of SKIP LAW FIRM. SKIP welcomes all clients who have a case relating to a patent application, litigation, consultation, and others.
Sandesh Agarwal
I recommend Akihiko highly, especially for his skill, perspective and ability to provide excellent business-oriented legal advice. Akihiko listens and probes to get to the heart of the matter, analyzes quickly and thoroughly, and works closely with cleints to provide practical solutions that achieve excellent results. As an added bonus, Akihiko is a pleasure to work with.
Tomoyuki Shishido
Mr. Okuno is an expert in Biotech and Information fields as a patent attorney. His backgrounds include a working experience in a leading bio-company in Japan. Followed by working in several law firms, Mr. Okuno has established a carrier as a successful patent attorney. He is now a managing partner of SKIP LAW FIRM. SKIP welcomes all clients who have a case relating to a patent application, litigation, consultation, and others.
Sandesh Agarwal
I recommend Akihiko highly, especially for his skill, perspective and ability to provide excellent business-oriented legal advice. Akihiko listens and probes to get to the heart of the matter, analyzes quickly and thoroughly, and works closely with cleints to provide practical solutions that achieve excellent results. As an added bonus, Akihiko is a pleasure to work with.
Tomoyuki Shishido
Mr. Okuno is an expert in Biotech and Information fields as a patent attorney. His backgrounds include a working experience in a leading bio-company in Japan. Followed by working in several law firms, Mr. Okuno has established a carrier as a successful patent attorney. He is now a managing partner of SKIP LAW FIRM. SKIP welcomes all clients who have a case relating to a patent application, litigation, consultation, and others.
Sandesh Agarwal
I recommend Akihiko highly, especially for his skill, perspective and ability to provide excellent business-oriented legal advice. Akihiko listens and probes to get to the heart of the matter, analyzes quickly and thoroughly, and works closely with cleints to provide practical solutions that achieve excellent results. As an added bonus, Akihiko is a pleasure to work with.
Tomoyuki Shishido
Mr. Okuno is an expert in Biotech and Information fields as a patent attorney. His backgrounds include a working experience in a leading bio-company in Japan. Followed by working in several law firms, Mr. Okuno has established a carrier as a successful patent attorney. He is now a managing partner of SKIP LAW FIRM. SKIP welcomes all clients who have a case relating to a patent application, litigation, consultation, and others.
Credentials
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Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry
CourseraJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Copyright Law
CourseraJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Intellectual Property Law
CourseraJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Trademark Law
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Patent Law
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FoundX Startup School Beta Course
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Introduction to Intellectual Property
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HSK
Chinese GovernmentJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
TOEIC
ETSJun, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Bioinformatics Engineer
JSBI (Japanese Government)May, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Information Security Specialist
IPA (Japanese Government)May, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Patent Attorney in Japan
Japan Patent Attorneys AssociationOct, 2003- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SK IP LAW FIRM
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Japan
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner
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Oct 2008 - Present
Qualifications Patent Attorney (2003), Specific IP Litigation Attorney (2004)Working languages Japanese/ English (TOEIC 890)/ Chinese (HSK 4th degree)Practice Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Software
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Managing Partner
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Oct 2008 - Present
Patent application in JapanPatent investigation in JapanTechnical identification and judgmentLitigationIPR Related Consultancy Service
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Managing Partner
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Aug 2008 - Present
We, SK Intellectual Property Law Firm were able to celebrate our 10th anniversary in October 2018. During this past decade, we have been investing not only our facilities such as the latest high-end PCs and large 4K monitors to improve our work efficiency but also to human resources including our true professional staffs in order to keep up with increasing demands for acquiring IP rights. The reason why we have been able to enjoy our steady growth is primarily due to the unstinting support of our precious clients.We will devote ourselves to further improving the quality of work, meeting your expectations and improving cost performance so that we will not disappoint the trust of our clients. We sincerely appreciate your continued patronage.
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Biotech Group Leader (Patent Attorney)
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Apr 2006 - Sep 2008
Participating in all aspects of patent cases in the chemical, biotechnology, bio-electronics, bioinformatics, semiconductor, electron device, and software fields, including prosecution of Japanese, US and EP patent applications, patentability analysis. Participating in all aspects of patent cases in the chemical, biotechnology, bio-electronics, bioinformatics, semiconductor, electron device, and software fields, including prosecution of Japanese, US and EP patent applications, patentability analysis.
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Patent Attorney
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Jan 2005 - Mar 2006
Participating in all aspects of patent cases in the chemical, biotechnology, bio-electronics, bioinformatics, semiconductor, electron device, and software fields, including prosecution of Japanese, US and EP patent applications, patentability analysis. Participating in all aspects of patent cases in the chemical, biotechnology, bio-electronics, bioinformatics, semiconductor, electron device, and software fields, including prosecution of Japanese, US and EP patent applications, patentability analysis.
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PRIMEWORKS IP Attorneys
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Japan
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Patent Attorney
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Nov 2003 - Dec 2004
Registered as Patent Attorney in December, 2003Certificated to co-represent IP Litigation in Dec. 2004Participating in all aspects of patent cases in the chemical, biotechnology, bio-electronics, bioinformatics, semiconductor, electron device, and software fields, including prosecution of Japanese, US and EP patent applications, patentability analysis. Registered as Patent Attorney in December, 2003Certificated to co-represent IP Litigation in Dec. 2004Participating in all aspects of patent cases in the chemical, biotechnology, bio-electronics, bioinformatics, semiconductor, electron device, and software fields, including prosecution of Japanese, US and EP patent applications, patentability analysis.
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Patent Engineer
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Apr 2001 - Oct 2003
Participating in all aspects of patent cases in the chemistry, biotechnology, bio-electronics, paints, polymer, semiconductor and metal fields, including prosecution of Japanese, US and EP patent applications, patentability analysis. Having abundant business experience about the country such as not only the United States, Europe, China, South Korea and Taiwan but also Russia and India. Participating in all aspects of patent cases in the chemistry, biotechnology, bio-electronics, paints, polymer, semiconductor and metal fields, including prosecution of Japanese, US and EP patent applications, patentability analysis. Having abundant business experience about the country such as not only the United States, Europe, China, South Korea and Taiwan but also Russia and India.
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Researcher
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Apr 1999 - Mar 2001
Belong to Suntory Technological Development CenterEngaged in the foundation research of the metabolic change mechanism of the yeast, and succeeded in the development of the new consecutive fermentation process of the wine.Engaged in the development of the novel process of the soft drink, liquor hybrid factory system as well. Belong to Suntory Technological Development CenterEngaged in the foundation research of the metabolic change mechanism of the yeast, and succeeded in the development of the new consecutive fermentation process of the wine.Engaged in the development of the novel process of the soft drink, liquor hybrid factory system as well.
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Education
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1997 - 1999
東京大学 / The University of Tokyo
Master, Applied Biotechnology (Major in Bioinformatics) -
1993 - 1997
京都大学 / Kyoto University
Bachelor, Biotechnology (Major in Biochemistry)
