2018 Corporate Excellence Awards Supplement

62 CORPORATE VISION / Corporate Excellence Awards 2018 34 March 2018 , Yuasa and Hara are a pioneer inmultidisciplinary practice, consisting of a legal division, a patent division, a trademark and design division, and an accounting division. We profile the firmand Osamu Yamamoto; patent attorney, firmpartner, and acting chief of the chemical division as he features in Corporate Vision’s Corporate Excellence Awards as Patent Attorney of the Year 2018 in Japan. Brilliant Since the Beginning Founded in 1902, Yuasa and Hara are one of the oldest law firms in Japan. The firm comprises of many professionals, all of whom are specialists in a variety of areas, including 21 lawyers, 63 patent attorneys, three certified public accountants, and one tax accountant. Since the early days of Yuasa and Hara, the provision of an international service for both Japanese and foreign clients was at the core of all its legal and intellectual property expertise. To sustain and enhance this capacity, the team maintain various international networks for clients. Split into four divisions, the firm has worked hard to capitalise on its strong tradition of multi- professional disciplines, technical expertise and international vision, subsequently leading to Yuasa and Hara being at the forefront of cutting edge areas in the market. At Yuasa and Hara, all members in every division closely cooperate with each other to provide complete and multiple intellectual property services to our clients - both in Japan and overseas. Taking advantage of a strong and closely cooperative partnership system, Yuasa and Hara has successfully been able to establish itself in the legal industry, as well as uniting the professions of Attorney at Law, Patent/Trademark Attorney and Certified Public Accountant within one firm. Regarding the patent division, in which Osamu is present, it is staffed by well-qualified patent attorneys who are all boasting a wealth of expertise and experience. Specialising in different areas, the patent division is split further into three different groups; chemical, electrical, and mechanical, leading to unrivalled and dedicated focus on certain aspects of the firm. Dealing with a wide range of areas, Yuasa and Hara’s patent division deals with the prosecution of patent applications, as well as litigation. Alongside the unparalleled knowledge which is held within the division, there is also an exceptional standard of customer service delivered to clients, which helps the firm to stand out within the industry. Adding to the excellent reputation of the patent division at Yuasa and Hara is Osamu himself. A member of various professional associations across the legal sector, he has a wealth of knowledge which has seen his delivery of service unrivalled in the market. Amongst his network of memberships, Osamu is a member of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association and the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property, etc. Subsequently, thanks to his background in the sector, Osamu is aware of the situation in which a patent strategy, needs to be compatible with research and commercial development. Skilled and qualified, Osamu has dealt with an assortment of companies in a variety of fields, and has worked on all aspects of patent issues. Furthermore, Osamu has an extensive depth of expertise in working closely with Japanese, European and US companies. Ultimately, the firm is well positioned to capitalise on its ongoing success in the industry, particularly with regard to patents. Building on his achievements as Patent Attorney of the Year 2018 in Japan, Osamu will continue to work hard, learn and demonstrate his exceptional expertise and skillset, which is of benefit to both his clients and Yuasa and Hara. 1803CV12 Contact: Osamu Yamamoto Address: Section 206, New- Ohtemachi Bldg. 2-1, Ohtemachi 2-Chome Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-0004, Japan Phone: 03-3270-6641 Website: www.yuasa-hara.co.jp