Patent Attorneys

Tetsuya TSUBOUCHIFirst Mechanical & Electronics Dept

Patent Attorney
Passed Japanese Patent Bar Examination in 2007 (Reg. No. 15530). Working in the field of intellectual property since 2007.

Areas of expertise

Mechanical, control technologies, software, mechatronics, networks, information processing

Areas of technical experience in IP work

Dye sublimation printers (paper/ribbon transport and related technologies, thermal control)
Active vibration control devices
Cash (bill) handling apparatuses
Linear actuators and motors
Gaming machines (pachinko/pinball machines, slot machines, video games, etc.)
Air conditioning systems, floor heating systems, air filtration and cleaning systems
Office furniture (desks, chairs, etc.)
Clutches and brakes
Parts feeders
Robot arms for transport of semiconductor devices
Tires
Multifunction machines (laser printers)
Various types of sensors (resolvers, accelerometers, torque sensors, etc.)
Information systems, computers/networks, software, various types of business methods

Education

Graduated from Department of Information Communication Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto Sangyo University
Completed Master’s course in Information and Communication Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto Sangyo University

Work Experience

Employed by information-systems-related company for approximately 9 years, during which time was engaged in design and development of business systems
Employed by other patent firm for approximately 5 years
Joined UNIUS Patent Attorneys Office in 2011

Memberships & Associations

Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)

Qualifications

Japanese Patent Attorney
Additional registration for representation of clients in specific infringement litigation (2009)
Qualified as Software Design & Development Engineer (formerly referred to as “Class I Information Technology Engineer”)
Network Systems Engineer (Advanced Information Technology Engineer Examination)

Representative Cases

2008 (Gyo Ke) No. 10200 (judicial appeal of JPO decision); 2008 (Gyo Ke) No. 10201 (judicial appeal of JPO decision)

Contact

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