Attorney at Law (Japan)

Shigehiro KawaseAssociate

Shigehiro began his career as a system engineer before transitioning to law. Prior to joining Isshiki & Partners, he worked at law firms specializing in intellectual property and venture business matters. He has extensive experience in handling patent and technical disputes related to software and systems, as well as brand disputes, fashion design disputes, and a broad range of civil litigation matters.

Background

2015   Obtained a B.A. from Hitotsubashi University, Faculty of Law
2015   Toshiba Corporation and Toshiba Information Systems Corporation
2020-  Practiced at Intex Law & Patent Firm and AZX Law Offices

2024
2025   Joined Isshiki & Partners

Qualifications

2020   Admitted to the Japanese Bar

Publications

Shigehiro has been a co-author of a series of articles published in Hatsumei (Invention) on various legal issues related to patents, trademarks, copyrights and unfair competition law.