MAEDAPATENT OFFICE

Mechanics/Mechatronics

Details of Technical Fields

	Automobile-Related Fields
	Automobile Parts/In-vehicle Parts
	Air Conditioning/Refrigerating Apparatuses
	Fluid Machines
	Machinery and Equipment
	Specially Equipped Vehicles/Construction Machinery
	Belt Transmission Systems
	Printers and Other Processors
	Mobile Devices

Patent Attorneys of this Feilds

Hiroshi MAEDA was admitted to practice in 1973 and founded Maeda Patent Office in December 1977. Since then, he has been the chief executive officer of the firm. Leading Areas of Practice Mr. Maeda’s practice entails all aspects of the procurement and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including domestic and foreign patent applications, patent invalidation trials, oppositions, expert opinion offering, and patent infringement suits. His career now amounts to over thirty-four years.
Educational and Technical Background He received his bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from Kyoto University in 1969 and his master’s degree in the same field from the same university in 1971. Then, he worked for Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. He belonged to the Space Development Department of the same company and engaged in the development of domestic satellite rockets. Technical Fields of Practice Electromechanical engineering. Specific areas include engines, transmissions, heat engines, and air-conditioners.
Katsumi IMAE  Mr. Imae’s practice entails all aspects of the procurement and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including domestic and foreign patent applications, prosecutions, invalidation trials, expert opinion offering, appealing, infringement suits and prior art search. His career now amounts to nearly thirty years. Leading Areas of Practice He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Ritsumeikan University in 1973. Then, he worked for Kumada Komuten K.K..
Educational and Technical Background  He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Ritsumeikan University in 1973. Then, he worked for Kumada Komuten K.K.. Technical Fields of Practice Mechanics and control systems. Specific areas include refrigerant circuits, hydraulic circuits, and process control.
Takahisa SHIMADA  was admitted to practice in 1997 and joined the firm in 1995.  Leading Areas of Practice Mr. Shimada has focused his practice mostly on domestic and foreign patent applications and prosecutions and prior art search since he entered the practice of patent. His career now amounts to over ten years.
Educational and Technical Background  He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Nagoya University in 1982. Then, he worked for Minolta Co., Ltd. from 1982 to 1995. He belonged to the Camera Development Department of the same company and engaged in the development of single-lens reflex cameras. Technical Fields of Practice  Mechanics in general.
Katsuya NINOMIYA was admitted to practice in 2000 and joined the firm in 1997.  Leading Areas of Practice Mr. Ninomiya has focused his practice mostly on domestic and foreign patent applications and prosecutions since he entered the practice of patent. His career now amounts to nearly ten years.
Educational and Technical Background  He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Osaka University in 1991 and his master’s degree in the same field from the same university in 1993. Then, he worked for Daikin Industries, Ltd., engaging in research and development of heat exchangers. Technical Fields of Practice  Mechanics like air conditioners.
Hiraku SEKI was admitted to practice in 2002 and has been a member of the Maeda Patent Office since 1997.  Leading Areas of Practice Mr. Seki has focused his practice mostly on domestic and foreign patent applications and prosecutions since he entered the practice of patent. His career now amounts to nearly ten years.
Educational and Technical Background He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Osaka University in 1995 and his master’s degree in the same field from the same university in 1997. Technical Fields of Practice Mechanics. Specific areas include car-related inventions like the structure of a car body and car-equipped components, and optical-fiber-related inventions using a communication cable or an optical fiber cable.
Hiroshi TAKEUCHI was admitted to practice in 1997 and joined the firm in 1989. Leading Areas of Practice Leading Areas of Practice Mr. Takeuchi’s practice entails all aspects of the procurement and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including domestic and foreign patent and trademark applications, domestic design applications, prosecutions, invalidation trials, oppositions, expert opinion offering, and prior art search. His career now amounts to over twenty-seven years.
Educational and Technical Background He received his bachelor’s degree in applied chemistry from Himeji Institute of Technology in 1976. Then, he worked for Parnasse Confectioneries, Ltd. He belonged to the Product Development Department of the same company. Technical Fields of Practice Inorganic chemistry, metal materials and mechanics.
Daisuke KAWABE has been a member of the Maeda Patent Office since 2003. Leading Areas of Practice Leading Areas of Practice Mr. Kawabe has focused his practice on domestic and foreign patent applications and prosecutions and prior art search since he entered the practice of patent.
Educational and Technical Background He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Osaka University in 1998 and his master’s degree in engineering science from the same university in 2000. Then, he worked for Agilent Technologies, Inc. and engaged in design for electronic component instruments from 2000 to 2003. Technical Fields of Practice Electromechanical engineering.
Tsuguya IWASHITA has been a member of the Maeda Patent Office since 2004.  Leading Areas of Practice Mr. Iwashita has focused his practice on domestic and foreign patent applications and prosecutions and prior art search since he entered the practice of patent. His career now amounts to sixteen years.
Educational and Technical Background He received his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry from Doshisha University in 1998. Then, he worked for Kurashiki Kako Co., Ltd. until 2003 Technical Fields of Practice Information technology and applied physics.
Koji FUKUMOTO has been a member of Maeda Patent Office since 2001.  Leading Areas of Practice Mr. Fukumoto has focused his practice on domestic and foreign patent applications and prosecutions and prior art search since he entered the practice of patent. His career now amounts to six years.
Educational and Technical Background He received his bachelor’s degree in industrial mechanical engineering from Osaka University in 1993 and his master’s degree in the same field from the same university in 1995. Then, he worked for Kobe Steel Ltd. engaging in research and development of building machines. Technical Fields of Practice Mechanics in general.
Ryo MAEDA has been a member of Maeda Patent Office since 2001.  Leading Areas of Practice Mr. Maeda has focused his practice on domestic and foreign patent applications and prosecutions and prior art search since he entered the practice of patent. His career now amounts to nearly five years.
Educational and Technical Background He received his bachelor’s degree in human studies from Kyoto University in 2000. Technical Fields of Practice Mechanics in general.
Kazuaki SUZUKI has been a member of the Maeda Patent Office since 2003. Leading Areas of Practice Mr. Suzuki has focused his practice on domestic and foreign patent applications and prosecutions and prior art search since he entered the practice of patent.
Educational and Technical Background He received his bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering from Tohoku University in 1996 and his master’s degree in the same field in 1998. Then, he worked for Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, and engaged in designing and research and development of turbine generators from 1998 to 2002. Technical Fields of Practice Mechatronics.
Bunpei OIKE has been a member of the Maeda Patent Office since 2004. Leading Areas of Practice Mr. Oike has focused his practice on domestic and foreign patent applications and prosecutions and prior art search since he entered the practice of patent.
Educational and Technical Background He received his bachelor’s degree in engineering science from Osaka University. Then, he worked for Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd. until 2004. Technical Fields of Practice Engineering works and semiconductor.
Kyoko SAJIKI has been a member of the Maeda Patent Office since 2007. Leading Areas of Practice Ms. Sajiki has focused her practice on domestic and foreign patent applications and prosecutions and prior art search since she entered the practice of patent.
Educational and Technical Background She received her bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Osaka University and her master’s degree in the same field from the same university. Technical Fields of Practice Construction Engineering and engineering works.