Saitoh & Associates

We provide high-quality intellectual property-related services.　- Integration of extensive experience and new knowledge -

1. History

“Saitoh & Associates” was founded in January, 1977. Over the past 30 years, we have specialized in the field of chemistry such as polymer chemistry, food chemistry, chemical machinery, as well as other fields such as semiconductor, machinery, materials, structure and food. Enjoying the high reputation gained from our clients, we have continuously pursued our way as a group of professionals to offer the best services in all aspects. We also recognized the importance of obtaining intellectual property rights in foreign countries from the very beginning of our history. With experienced staff members, our international section has successfully strengthened the long-time reliable business relationships with overseas patent attorneys in different countries.

2. Philosophy

Our basic philosophy is to become a best partner to each of our clients, who always answers the client individual needs promptly and correctly in a client-friendly manner.

The life cycle of an intellectual property right extends for a long period of time. On the other hand, an acquired intellectual property right might lose its significance without any chance of being utilized during its life time. Therefore, we are determined to extend our long-lasting professional assistance so that our clients would benefit from their intellectual property rights until the expiration dates thereof. Also, it is our rule to make every effort to procure intellectual property rights which are strong and competitive enough so that even if involved in any litigation, our clients could demonstrate the maximum effects and enjoy the advantages of their rights.

3. Office Profile

■Establishment■
January, 1977
■Address■
CityCorp Minamimorimachi 802, 2-7, Minamimorimachi 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 530-0054, Japan Phone: (81)6-6362-5309 ／ Fax: (81)6-6362-5310
■Areas of Practice■
・ Filing and prosecution of patent, utility model, trademark and design applications; both in Japan and overseas ・ Expert opinion ・ Countermeasure against infringement/counterfeit ・ Warning and litigation proceedings ・ Licensing and agreement support ・ Search for patents, utility models, trademarks and designs ・ Seminars on intellectual properties
■Attorneys■
President	Yukihiko SAITOH ・Patent Attorney ・Professional Engineer (a member of IPEJ) ・Degree in applied chemistry and food chemistry
Associate	Aika IZAKI ・Patent Attorney ・Degree in law and Master degree in applied chemistry
Associate	Yuko SAITO ・Patent Attorney ・Degree in chemistry
Associate	Shigeyasu TERAO ・Patent Attorney ・Degree in chemistry

4. Access

・1 minute walk from Exit No.1 of “Minamimorimachi” Station on the Subway Sakaisuji and Tanimachi Lines.
・4 minutes walk from “Osaka-Tenmangu” Station on the JR Tozai Line.
・15 minutes by taxi from “Shin-Osaka” Station on the JR Shinkansen or Kyoto Line .