At Takaoka IP, our services are organized into four main practice areas: patent prosecution, trademark and design prosecution, patent translation, and outreach activities. Each group is staffed by experienced professionals who bring specialized knowledge to support our diverse clients both in Japan and abroad.
Patent Prosecution
We assist clients with filing patent applications with the Japan Patent Office and representing them through examination to grant. Our firm is equipped to handle a broad range of technical fields, including electronics, mechanics, chemistry, and biotechnology. Each technical area is supported by a team of professionals with deep subject-matter expertise.
We also support Japanese clients seeking patent rights overseas. In these cases, we prepare high-quality application documents in English and collaborate with trusted foreign law firms to complete the filings abroad.
Trademark & Design Prosecution
Our trademark and design team provides end-to-end support for filing and prosecuting applications before the Japan Patent Office. With extensive experience and legal knowledge, our partners and associates ensure that formalities and substantive requirements are fully addressed. We serve both domestic businesses and foreign clients entering the Japanese market.
Patent Translation
Our in-house translation team specializes in high-quality patent translations in both directions—Japanese to English and English to Japanese. With deep experience in technical fields such as mechanics, electronics, chemistry, and life sciences, our translators work closely with patent attorneys to ensure technical accuracy and legal clarity. We deliver fast, cost-effective, and reliable translations that meet the demands of both domestic and international prosecution.
Outreach Activities
In addition to our legal services, we actively share intellectual property insights through articles, seminars, and social media. Takaoka IP’s senior advisors and thought leaders are well connected in the IP community and often contribute to discussions that shape the future of the profession. We believe in engaging with the broader industry to support innovation and awareness.
