Takayoshi Kusumoto is a founder of KUSUMOTO PATENT OFFICE. He has over twenty years experience in the practice of intellectual property law with extensive experience in undertaking Japanese and international patent, trademark, and design applications, client consultations and providing advice on patentability, patent infringement, patent validity, and trademark availability and registration.

Mr. Kusumoto is a guest professor of University of Shiga Prefecture. He is a member of the AIPPI and the Japan Trademark Association (JTA). He was the president of the Kinki Branch of Japan Patent Attorneys Association (KJPAA) from 2011 to 2012. He was presented the award for encouragement and achievement by the Japan Institute of Invention and innovation (JIII) in 2013.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Himeji Institute of Technology (present University of Hyogo). Following graduation, he worked for Sumikin Precision Forge Inc. undertaking design and research in the plasticity of metals. He moved from Sumikin Precision Forge Inc. to a patent law firm in Nagoya, where he accumulated vast experience in intellectual property law.

He was registered as a patent attorney (Registration No. 9424) in 1986.

Kiyoshi Nakagoshi, a KUSUMOTO PATENT OFFICE associate, has handled patent prosecution matters relating to civil engineering and mechanical engineering.

Mr. Nakagoshi received his Bachelor of Science and Engineering degree from Ritsumeikan University. Upon graduation, he took a master’s course at Ritsumeikan University, receiving his master’s degree in 1999.

He was registered as a patent attorney (Registration No. 12920) in 2003.

Satoshi Mikumo, a KUSUMOTO PATENT OFFICE associate, has handled patent prosecution matters relating to electrical & information technologies.

Mr. Mikumo received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical engineering & Electronics from Osaka Sangyo University. Upon graduation, he took a master’s course at Osaka Sangyo University, receiving his master’s degree in 1998.

He was registered as a patent attorney (Registration No. 18545) in 2012.

Masaru Mori, a KUSUMOTO PATENT OFFICE associate, has handled patent prosecution matters relating to mechanical engineering.

Mr. Masaru Mori received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Himeji Institute of Technology (present University of Hyogo). Following graduation, he worked for a machinery tool manufacturing company, engaging in product development for about 10 years.

He was registered as a patent attorney (Registration No.17601) in 2011.

Teppei Asano, a KUSUMOTO PATENT OFFICE associate, has handled patent prosecution matters relating to software and information technologies.

Mr. Teppei Asano received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Kyoto Sangyo University.
Following graduation, he worked for a game machine manufacturing company, engaging in product development for about 7 years.

He was registered as a patent attorney (Registration No. 19118) in 2013.

Shigeki Nakagawa, a KUSUMOTO PATENT OFFICE associate, has handled patent prosecution matters relating to mechanical engineering and design applications.

Mr. Nakagawa received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University.
Following graduation, he worked for an automaker in the production technology department for 7 years.

He was registered as a patent attorney (Registration No. 19983) in 2014.

Yoshihiro Fukuya, a KUSUMOTO PATENT OFFICE associate, has handled patent prosecution matters relating to mechanical engineering/textile.

Mr. Fukuya took a master's course at the Department of Molecular and Material Sciences, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University, receiving his master's degree in 2004.
Following graduation, he worked for a company, engaging in patent prosecution and handling infringement related matters at the intellectual property department.

He was registered as a patent attorney (Registration No. 19976) in 2014.

Takuro Hiramatsu, a KUSUMOTO PATENT OFFICE associate, has handled patent prosecution matters relating to biotechnology/chemistry.

Mr. Hiramatsu took a master's course at the Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, receiving his master's degree in 2005.
Following graduation, he worked for a laboratory of a major food manufacturer, engaging in technology development of food ingredients and packaging materials.

He was registered as a patent attorney (Registration No. 20368) in 2015.