Finnegan 東京事務所のマネジング・パートナー。訴訟、特許ポートフォーリオ管理、知的財産デューデリジェンス 、顧客カウンセリング、ライセンス、交渉、特許出願、訴訟の事前戦略カウンセリングなど多岐にわたる知的財産関連業務を手掛ける。
多国籍企業に関わる国際的な知的財産権問題の経験が非常に豊富。日本企業がかかわる交渉、紛争等から生じる特異な知的財産権問題に、日本語力と異文化ビジネス環境に対する深い理解をもとに頻繁に助言する。また、米国特許侵害訴訟に関連した日本の裁判所での公判に参加した経験も有する。
日本ライセンス協会、日本弁理士会、国際知的財産保護協会(AIPPI)や各大学において米国特許法に関する講義を数多く担当している。早稲田大学、慶應義塾大学、及び大阪工業大学大学院において米国知財法を教えた経験がある。大阪工業大学では非常勤教授として米国法制度に関する授業を行っている。
これまで各社、各紙において数多くの受賞歴を有する。Intellectual Asset Management 誌では特許取引だけでなく、Top IP Strategist としても評価され、世界250人の特許・技術ライセンシングを扱う一流弁護士の一人に選ばれた。Managing Intellectual Property 誌では日本におけるIP Starとして紹介された。Legal Media Group 社の Guide to the World’s Leading Patent Law Practitioners では2015年以来、日本における特許弁護士ランキングの上位に入賞している。その他にも、Asia IP 誌の 「50 Licensing Lawyers You Should Know」、The Legal 500 Asia Pacific-Japan 誌の「Leading intellectual property lawyer」、Benchmark Litigation誌の「Litigation Star」に選ばれている。
日本でのクライアントとの業務では、大手半導体企業を代理し、ライセンス交渉を実施;大手自動車メーカーを代理し、米国地裁訴訟で有利な略式判決を勝ち取る;フォーチュン500企業を代理し、HVAC技術に関する特許訴訟で有利な公判判決を得る、等の功績を収めている。
337-TA-694, ITC, Judge Charneski
2:10-cv-02080, D. Kan., Judges Lungstrum, Rushfelt
337-TA-951, ITC, Judge Pender
Successfully led Kaken and Bausch Health Care in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, district court litigation, and Federal Circuit appeal related to patent covering Kaken and Bausch Health Care’s Jublia® (efinaconazole) product for the treatment of onychomycosis.
3:18-cv-13635, D.N.J., Judges Martinotti, Goodman
18-2232, Fed. Cir., Judges Newman, O'Malley, Taranto
IPR2017-00190, PTAB, Judges Mitchell, Franklin, Pollock
IPR2017-01429, PTAB, Judges Mitchell, Franklin, Pollock
337-TA-1097, ITC, Judge Lord
8:17-cv-00437, C.D. Cal., Judges Scott, Selna
Successfully represented Kissei and Allergan in district court Hatch-Waxman litigation related to Rapaflo® (silodosin) for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
1:17-cv-01161, D. Del., Judge Stark
337-TA-641, ITC, Judge Charneski
10-1223, Fed. Cir., Judges Linn, Newman, Rader
337-TA-707, ITC, Judge Essex
Represented Pioneer in ITC and district court litigation against a major manufacturer of GPS navigation devices and obtained a favorable trial judgment.
337-TA-694, ITC, Judge Charneski
2:10-cv-02080, D. Kan., Judges Lungstrum, Rushfelt
Represented Makita in actions relating to lithium-ion batteries and obtained a favorable result.
337-TA-951, ITC, Judge Pender
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; Bausch Health Care v. Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. et al.
Successfully led Kaken and Bausch Health Care in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, district court litigation, and Federal Circuit appeal related to patent covering Kaken and Bausch Health Care’s Jublia® (efinaconazole) product for the treatment of onychomycosis.
3:18-cv-13635, D.N.J., Judges Martinotti, Goodman
18-2232, Fed. Cir., Judges Newman, O'Malley, Taranto
IPR2017-00190, PTAB, Judges Mitchell, Franklin, Pollock
IPR2017-01429, PTAB, Judges Mitchell, Franklin, Pollock
Certain Solid State Storage Drives, Stacked Electronics Components, and Products Containing Same
337-TA-1097, ITC, Judge Lord
Commercial Copy Innovations, Inc. v. Mimaki USA, Inc. et al.
8:17-cv-00437, C.D. Cal., Judges Scott, Selna
BASF Corp. v. Umicore and Makita
1:15-cv-00172, D. Del., Judges Burke, Stark
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Around the World with Finnegan - Key Developments and Trends in IP Law Around the World with Finnegan - Key Developments and Trends in IP Law
March 15, 2023
Taipei
"Naoki Yoshida’s in-depth understanding of Japanese and US patent law allows him to excel on all fronts, from prosecution and licensing to litigation and counselling. He is adept at successfully handling complex disputes on behalf of major companies, including Fortune 500s.."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Led by Naoki Yoshida, the Japanese branch is the only one in this chapter with a full suite of patent offerings, from prosecution and litigation to transactions…by dividing his time between Japan and Silicon Valley, Yoshida ensures peace of mind for Japanese companies experiencing patent problems in the United States.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Naoki Yoshida is…well known for his extensive patent prosecution experience."
Chambers Asia-Pacific
“Naoki Yoshida handles a wide variety of IP-related work, including litigation, prosecution, and due diligence. Clients report that they value his expertise as it spans both Japanese and U.S. patent law.”
Chambers Asia-Pacific
“Captaining the Tokyo office with aplomb is Naoki Yoshida, a seasoned operator in North American court proceedings and a smooth broker of IP-rich deals.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Chief partner Naoki Yoshida is an ‘enduring presence in the upper echelons of patent practice’ who wins particular praise for his licensing output.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“The seasoned Naoki Yoshida is ‘an admired and popular player in the transactions space.’”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Managing partner of the Tokyo office Naoki Yoshida receives widespread praise for his ‘deft handling’ of large-scale licensing initiatives and his slick, persuasive arguments in electronics and mechanics disputes.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Naoki Yoshida bestows his sound advice and opinions on grateful clients, for whom he always comes home with a bargain. He carves out a niche for himself overseeing the sale and licensing of Japanese technology to European and North American buyers. When he is not at the table or arguing in the courtroom, his strategic foresight is essential to maintaining and developing prized portfolios.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Naoki Yoshida is ‘an admired and popular player in the transactions space.’”
Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars
“In Asia, it disseminates knowledge and insight regarding US patent law – managing partner of the Tokyo office Naoki Yoshida is one of the most active on this front – while also guiding clients on global IP strategy and litigation.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Naoki Yoshida bears aloft the team’s standard. Dividing his time between the Tokyo and Silicon Valley offices, the ‘well-respected’ mechanical and electrical engineer has an ardent Japanese following of clients who value his ample U.S. patent litigation experience. He [is a] renowned master of Hatch-Waxman litigation and U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) proceedings.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Naoki Yoshida’s in-depth understanding of Japanese and US patent law allows him to excel on all fronts, from prosecution and licensing to litigation and counselling. He is adept at successfully handling complex disputes on behalf of major companies, including Fortune 500s.."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Led by Naoki Yoshida, the Japanese branch is the only one in this chapter with a full suite of patent offerings, from prosecution and litigation to transactions…by dividing his time between Japan and Silicon Valley, Yoshida ensures peace of mind for Japanese companies experiencing patent problems in the United States.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Naoki Yoshida is…well known for his extensive patent prosecution experience."
Chambers Asia-Pacific
“Naoki Yoshida handles a wide variety of IP-related work, including litigation, prosecution, and due diligence. Clients report that they value his expertise as it spans both Japanese and U.S. patent law.”
Chambers Asia-Pacific
“Captaining the Tokyo office with aplomb is Naoki Yoshida, a seasoned operator in North American court proceedings and a smooth broker of IP-rich deals.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Chief partner Naoki Yoshida is an ‘enduring presence in the upper echelons of patent practice’ who wins particular praise for his licensing output.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“The seasoned Naoki Yoshida is ‘an admired and popular player in the transactions space.’”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Managing partner of the Tokyo office Naoki Yoshida receives widespread praise for his ‘deft handling’ of large-scale licensing initiatives and his slick, persuasive arguments in electronics and mechanics disputes.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Naoki Yoshida bestows his sound advice and opinions on grateful clients, for whom he always comes home with a bargain. He carves out a niche for himself overseeing the sale and licensing of Japanese technology to European and North American buyers. When he is not at the table or arguing in the courtroom, his strategic foresight is essential to maintaining and developing prized portfolios.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Naoki Yoshida is ‘an admired and popular player in the transactions space.’”
Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars
“In Asia, it disseminates knowledge and insight regarding US patent law – managing partner of the Tokyo office Naoki Yoshida is one of the most active on this front – while also guiding clients on global IP strategy and litigation.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Naoki Yoshida bears aloft the team’s standard. Dividing his time between the Tokyo and Silicon Valley offices, the ‘well-respected’ mechanical and electrical engineer has an ardent Japanese following of clients who value his ample U.S. patent litigation experience. He [is a] renowned master of Hatch-Waxman litigation and U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) proceedings.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
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Intellectual Asset ManagementPress Release
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Finnegan Receives Top Rankings from Intellectual Asset Management; 46 Attorneys Ranked Finnegan Receives Top Rankings from Intellectual Asset Management; 46 Attorneys Ranked
June 30, 2023
Intellectual Asset ManagementAnnouncement
Finnegan Earns Tier 1 Benchmark Litigation Rankings for Intellectual Property Work, with Five Partners Recognized as Litigation Stars Finnegan Earns Tier 1 Benchmark Litigation Rankings for Intellectual Property Work, with Five Partners Recognized as Litigation Stars
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