Patent Attorneys

Naoto SAEKISecond Mechanical & Electronics Dept

Partner | Dept Manager | Patent Attorney
Passed Japanese Patent Bar Examination in 2007 (Reg. No. 15456). Working in the field of intellectual property since 2004.

Areas of expertise

Electrical/electronic engineering, semiconductor engineering, electric power engineering, software, control engineering

Areas of technical experience in IP work

(Semiconductor-, Electronics-, and Information-Science-Related Technologies)
Semiconductor processes, semiconductor memories, various types of analog and digital circuits, communications equipments, information security and related technologies, computer networks, software, liquid crystal materials and related technologies, organic electroluminescent materials and related technologies, etc.
(Energy-Related Technologies)
Electric power distribution and related technologies, solar power generation, fuel cells, various types of storage cells, energy management systems, energy exchange systems, gas supply technologies, transformers, systems for cogeneration of heat and electricity, heat pumps and related technologies
(Other)
Multifunction machines (printers), medical equipment and related devices, laser technology, rubber and related technologies, optical films and related technologies, various types of business methods, etc.

Education

Graduated from Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University
Completed Master’s course in Socio-Environmental Energy Science, Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University

Work Experience

Employed by electric power company for approximately 3 years, during which time worked in design/installation operations section of power distribution division
Employed by other patent firm for approximately 6 years
Joined UNIUS Patent Attorneys Office in 2011

Memberships & Associations

Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)
– Member, Intellectual Property Support Committee, Kinki Branch Office (2011 – present)
– Secretary, Kinki Branch Office (2012 – present)
Western Japan Patent Attorney Club
– Secretary in charge of social events (2012 – present)
– New Member Operations Committee (2011 – present)
Kansai Patent Attorneys Study Group (KTK)

Qualifications

Japanese Patent Attorney
Additional registration for representation of clients in specific infringement litigation (2011)
Qualified as Class II Facility Engineer
Registered Energy Manager (Electrical)
Qualified as Installation Technician (comprehensive analog/digital qualification)
Qualified as Fundamental Information Technology Engineer

Lectures and Courses Given

Led workshop on effective use of patent information hosted by Technostage Izumi Model Town Association (2011)

Representative Cases

2009 (Gyo Ke) No. 10076 (judicial appeal of JPO decision)

Contact

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