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)