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Naoko Omukai Receives Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA)’s Distinguished Service Award
Nishimura & Asahi is pleased to announce that Tokyo partner Naoko Omukai has received Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA)’s Distinguished Service Award for her work as a long-time lecturer at IP training seminars for JIPA members, held at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo on May 31, 2024.
She has a strong track record of representing domestic and overseas clients before the Courts and Patent Offices in Patent, Trademark and other IP disputes and proceedings, including a case that resulted in the first Grand Panel Decision of the IP High Court in Japan. In addition, she has been involved in IP transactions for business development, including license franchising, and corporate projects with Brand & IP strategies. She has been a committee member of the Industrial Structure Council of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, a member of the special consulting committee for the Minister of METI, and a director of the Japan Trademark Association. In addition, she oversees many lecturers at IP seminars sponsored by bar associations, patent attorney associations, the Japan Intellectual Property Association, etc.