Education

The George Washington University Law School (2008)
Master of Laws in Intellectual Property Law

Chuo University (2006)
Bachelor of Laws

The University of Tokyo (1995)
Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering Synthesis (Mechanical Engineering)

Legal Experience/Work Experience

APERIO IP ATTORNEYS (Previously MORI IP ATTORNEYS) (2006-)

Marger Johnson & McCollom P.C., Portland, Oregon (2008-2009)

Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. Washington, D.C. (2002-2003)

Japanese IP-boutique firms (1997-2006)

Bar Admissions

Illinois Bar (2009)

Japan Patent Bar (1997)

Professional Memberships

Japan Patent Attorneys Association

American Bar Association (ABA)

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Association of Intellectual Property Firms (AIPF)

The National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP)

Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)

Books & Articles

“Practical Tips for Japanese Applicants regarding Transition to the Fist-to-File System in the U.S.,” Patent, Vol. 66, No. 4, Japan Patent Attorneys Association (2013)