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- Toshihiko TANIGUCHI
Toshihiko TANIGUCHIFirst Mechanical & Electronics Dept
Adviser | Patent Attorney
Passed Japanese patent bar examination in 1992 (Reg. No. 10410). Working in the field of intellectual property law since 1993.
Areas of expertise
Mechanical Engineering, Kinematics, Optics
Areas of technical experience in IP work
Photographic processing, image processing, film transport apparatuses, automated egg grading and packaging, digital multifunction machines, sealants, software, solid polymer fuel cells, insertion light sources, bearing inspection technologies, tire forming apparatuses, and so forth
Education
Graduated from Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hiroshima University
Completed Master’s course in Design Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University
Work Experience
Employed by camera manufacturer for approximately 12 years, during which time was engaged in development and design of single-lens reflex cameras
Listed as inventor on several dozen patent applications
Employed by other patent firm for approximately 5 years
Joined UNIUS Patent Attorneys Office in 1998
Memberships & Associations
Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)
– Assistant Director, Kinki Branch Office (2012 – 2013)
Kansai Patent Attorneys Study Group (KTK)
International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property of Japan (AIPPI)
Western Japan Patent Attorney Club
Osaka Branch, Hiroshima Industrial Association
Qualifications
Japanese Patent Attorney
Achieved Grade of Pre-2 on Hangul (Korean script) Proficiency Test
Lectures and Courses Given
Taught seminar entitled “Strategic Patent Filing and Prosecution” to corporate attendees (2009)
Taught outside seminar entitled “Protection of Know-How and Prior Use Rights” (2012)
Representative Cases
Many infringement cases and litigation rescinding a trial decision
Contact
E-mail inquiries
Telephone inquiries