![Takaaki Kimura, Managing Partner of Tokyo-based IP law firm, Kimura & Partners. Sitting at his desk.](https://kimurapartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/managing-partner-takaaki-kimura-desk-1024x683.jpg)
Managing Partner: Takaaki Kimura
Patent Attorney with over thirty-five years of IP law experience. Before founding Kimura & Partners, he spent twelve years in medium and large Japanese IP law firms serving multinationals. Since founding Kimura & Partners, he has spent over 18 years providing comprehensive IP services to clients, especially SMEs.
![Masafumi Miyao, Patent Attorney, Kimura & Partners, Tokyo, Japan.](https://kimurapartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kimura-partners-masafumi-miyao.jpg)
Partner: Masafumi Miyao
Patent Attorney with over thirty-five years of IP law experience. Expertise includes automobiles, computers, OA equipment, optical equipment, and building materials.
![Izumi Kimura, Head of Patent & Overseas Divisions, Kimura & Partners, Tokyo, Japan.](https://kimurapartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kimura-partners-izumi-kimura.jpg)
Head of Patent & Overseas Divisions: Kimura Izumi
With over ten years of IP law experience. Experience working with a broad range of clients in various industries.
![Junko Nakadai, Head of Design & Trademark Division, Kimura & Partners, Tokyo, Japan.](https://kimurapartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kimura-partners-junko-nakadai.jpg)
Head of Design & Trademark Division: Junko Nakadai
Over fifteen years of IP law experience. Expertise includes design and trademark dispute resolution.
Our Memberships
- JPAA (Japan Patent Attorneys Association)—since 1989
- AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property)
- APAA (Asian Patent Attorneys Association)
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Our Council Appointments
- IP Council for the Japan Leather Goods Industries Association—since 2010 IP
- Council for the Tokyo Handbag Association—since 2001