Attorney at Law (California and District of Columbia)

Taro IsshikiManaging Partner

Taro Isshiki is a U.S. lawyer who specializes in cross-border dispute resolution and intellectual property matters. He has represented clients in dozens of U.S. litigation matters and regularly advises clients on international dispute matters. Mr. Isshiki works closely with Isshiki Patent & Trademark Firm and handles a wide range of IP matters, including patent opinions, IP due diligence, cease-and-desist letters, license negotiation, and information risk management.

Background

1995
Obtained a B.A. from Cornell University
1998
Obtained a J.D. from the George Washington University Law School
1998 -
2007
Associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP (Washington, D.C., Palo Alto and Tokyo Offices)
2008 -
2011
Partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP (Tokyo Office)
2011
Received the Client Choice Award (Intellectual Property / Japan) for excellence in client service
2011
Founded Isshiki International Law Office
2017
Appointed an advisor to Isshiki & Co.
2020
Appointed an Adjunct Lecturer at Keio Law School
2021
Co-founded Isshiki & Partners with Kazuo Isshiki

Qualifications

1988
Admitted to the State Bar of California
1999
Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar
2007
Registered as a foreign lawyer in Japan (gaikokuho jimu bengoshi)