奥野彰彦 [Akihiko OKUNO]   [Facebook]   [twitter]  [google+]

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Graduated from Kyoto University, Faculty of Biochemistry (Bachelor of Biochemistry)
Obtained a Master's degree in Applied Biotechnology from the Graduate School of Tokyo University (Master of Biochemistry)

Patent Attorney (2003), Specific IP Litigation Attorney (2004)

Japanese/ English (TOEIC 890 EIKEN Grade Pre-1)/ Chinese (HSK Level 3)

Trained in the latest Russian Patent Practice at GORODISSKY & PARTNERS
Trained in the latesnt Chinese Patent Practice at Shanghai Patent & Trademark Law Office

Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Software

Suntory Holdings Limited (1999-2001)
Fukami Patent Office (2001-2003)
Primeworks IP Attorneys (2003-2005)
Ohno & Partners (2005-2006)
Sonoda & Kobayashi (2006-2008)
SK IP LAW FIRM (2008)

- "Overexpression of gnsA, a multicopy suppressor of the secG null mutation, increases acidic phospholipid content by inhibiting phosphatidylethanolamine synthesis at low temperatures", Journal of Bacteriology, Sept. 2004, p.5968-5971

- "Protection of Medical Device Inventions in Japan", Managing Intellectual Property in Japan, IP Focus 2006

- "Localized Open Innovation Strategy in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries", Japan Patent Attorneys Association patent magazine, September 2008

- "New Developments in Vaccine Research, and Future Trends, Important Points regarding Patent Applications in Vaccines", Technical Information Institute Co., Pharmstage (monthly publication), January 2009

- "Common Points and Differences between Business Model Patents and Bioinformatics Patents", Japan Intellectual Property Association, Intellectual Property Management Magazine, 2008