About Yoshiyuki Inaba

Yoshiyuki Inaba is a senior partner at TMI Associates and has more than 45 years’ experience. He heads the firm’s intellectual property group, using his expertise in patent and trade mark prosecutions and enforcement to oversee the daily management of each client’s IP portfolio, ensuring that proper protection is obtained and that the client’s interests are fully covered. He also handles and supervises patent and trade mark lawsuits at both the District and IP High Court levels, as well as conducting invalidation procedures at the Japan Patent Office. In addition, he is active in negotiations for clients, including those regarding licensing, transfers and general co-operative arrangements.