Firm Description

YUASA AND HARA is one of the leading Law and Patent firms in Japan. The origins of our firm are rooted in the law office established by Judge Toyotaro Yuasa in Osaka in 1902. We have established a strong international reputation on the basis of our comprehensive services.

Our firm has been organized into four divisions: Law, Patent, Trademark & Design and Accounting & Auditing Divisions, and we provide legal services, intellectual property protection, and accounting & auditing services. Utilizing a strong and closely cooperative partnership system, we have been able to successfully unite the professions of Attorney at Law, Patent Attorney, and Certified Public Accountant within one firm.

The firm’s Law Division practices in various areas including: Corporate General, Corporate & Startup Venture Finance, Litigation & ADR (Domestic & International), M&A, Antimonopoly, International Trade, Banking, Intellectual Property Litigation & Contract (Patent, Utility Model, Trademark, Design, Copyright and Injunction at the Customs), Trade Secret, Unfair Competition, Cyberspace, Computer Software Protection, Technology Transfer, Joint Venture & Development, and Licensing.