Akihiro Yamazaki

Partner

+1 202 408 4430 +1 202 408 4430
akihiro.yamazaki@finnegan.com akihiro.yamazaki@finnegan.com

901 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001-4413

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Akihiro Yamazaki, partner at Finnegan, focuses on a broad range of intellectual property (IP) matters, including patent litigation, legal opinions, client counseling, licensing, due diligence, and the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

A registered patent attorney, Akihiro primarily represents foreign companies, along with their U.S. affiliates and subsidiaries, across a wide spectrum of chemistry-related and pharmaceutical technologies. His technical experience includes active pharmaceutical ingredients, drug formulations, semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), organic LEDs (OLEDs), and optical components.

With a dual focus on litigation and prosecution, Akihiro frequently travels to Japan to advise clients on identifying legal risks and protecting their IP interests in the United States and globally. He also provides strategic guidance on matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the U.S. court system, and on emerging legal trends affecting client industries.

Admissions and Education

Admissions

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
New Jersey
New York

Education

University of Florida: B.S., Chemistry

University of Connecticut School of Law: J.D.

Languages

Japanese

Akihiro's Practices

Diligence, Licensing, and Opinions: Due Diligence; Opinions and Counseling
Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials: Patent Litigation and Trials
Prosecution and Portfolio Management: Patent Drafting and Prosecution

Akihiro's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology: Electrical and Computer Technology; Electronic Devices and Components
Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials: Manufacturing
Energy: Clean Energy and Renewables
Life Sciences: Pharmaceutical