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Effects of Civil Code amendment on IP licence agreements

Mitsuhiko Kusafuka's article, "Effects of Civil Code amendment on IP licence agreements", appears in the International Law Office Newsletter, published by Globe Business Publishing.

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草深 充彦

With respect to patent disputes in the field of intellectual property, Mitsuhiko has been involved in multiple patent infringement suits relating to machinery, electrical and electronic technologies, semiconductors, and biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, as well as litigation seeking compensation for employee inventions, actions for the revocation of trial decisions, and out-of-court negotiations. He has also been involved in a variety of lawsuits and negotiations concerning trademark infringement and unfair competition matters.
His transactional practice encompasses a broad range of intellectual property issues, including legal due diligence for domestic and cross-border matters, advising on M&A transactions, and drafting and negotiating agreements relating to domestic and international intellectual property transactions.
He also performs legal research and provides practical regulatory advice on domestic and international data and telecommunications laws and regulations.
In addition, he advises on matters involving intellectual property and data in emerging and technology-driven sectors, including the gaming, sports, and IoT industries.