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October 10, 2025

Announcement: Merger of Suruga Patent Firm with Takaoka IP

It is our pleasure to announce that, effective October 1, 2025, Suruga Patent Firm has officially merged with Takaoka IP.

Suruga Patent Firm, headquartered in Shizuoka Prefecture—one of Japan’s foremost industrial regions—has a long tradition of supporting local companies with their intellectual property matters.

In connection with this merger, patent attorney Hideyuki Sugiura has joined Takaoka IP as a new Partner of the firm, together with his team.

Through this merger, Takaoka IP will continue to enhance and expand the quality of services provided to our clients in Japan and around the world.

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