HIROE AND ASSOCIATES,
Patent Professional
Corporation is a
comprehensive intellectual
property firm,
combining experienced patent
attorneys, skilled
technical specialists,
and trusted advisors to deliver
world-class IP solutions in
Japan and across the globe.
Leveraging our extensive overseas
network, we also manage applications
throughout
Europe and the Americas,
Latin America, Southeast Asia,
and China.
seen in the background from the 6th
floor balcony of our office building.
LISTED AS ONE OF
THE BEST JAPANESE
PATENT LAW FIRMS
ONE AND ONLY IN
THE TOKAI AREA, JAPAN
For both Patents and Trademarks, HIROE AND ASSOCIATES is the only firm in the Tokai area of Japan that has been elected every year by worldwide firms as one of the most superior patent firms in Japan (according to the annual survey conducted by the internationally renowned IP magazine Managing Intellectual Property). Additionally, in surveys conducted by other agencies, we have climbed global rankings as an excellent patent firm with exceptional practitioners, receiving extremely high evaluations from our clients.
Leveraging AI/RPA for
Quality
Improvement and
Data Management
Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI and RPA (Robotic Process Automation), we are dedicated to rigorous quality and information management, alongside the enhancement of our operations.
Under our proprietary quality management system, which adheres to ISO standards, we strive for accident prevention, maintain high-level quality, and continuously pursue further quality improvements.
Furthermore, by operating a robust patent management system, we achieve accurate and efficient business execution, managing the entire lifecycle from statutory deadline control to the deadline for providing drafts.
Moreover, by fully understanding the mechanisms and considerations of AI technology and establishing an environment where it can be appropriately utilized, we aim to enhance productivity and deliver even higher-quality services.
Prompt Response and
Transparent Fee Structure
We pride ourselves on our unparalleled response time to clients’ inquiries. Typically, we ensure a reply within one to two days of receiving your communication. For clients in parts of Asia and Oceania, it is our custom to respond to correspondence received in the morning before the close of business on the same day.
In addition, we offer standard flat-rate fees for our services, making it easy for our clients to plan and budget for intellectual property protection. Our strategic location in Gifu, one of Japan’s major industrial corridors, enables us to provide our services at highly reasonable rates.
Expert Teamwork and
Seamless Global Service
We are a collective of Intellectual Property experts. Through robust team collaboration, we provide powerful support for your company’s IP strategy.
We confidently offer our international clients faster, more efficient, and higher-quality application services than most other firms.
Global Reach and Robust
Overseas Network
Our firm proudly serves clients from every corner of the globe, ensuring that there is virtually no jurisdiction where we cannot assist you.
To maintain and strengthen this expansive reach, we actively participate in major annual international Intellectual Property (IP) meetings, such as APAA and INTA. By sending multiple representatives, we consistently coordinate and exchange cutting-edge information with patent attorneys and IP professionals worldwide. This commitment ensures our network remains robust and current, providing seamless global support for your IP needs.
IP Management and
Application Strategy
Intellectual Property (IP) plays an exceptionally vital role in the growth and competitiveness of any enterprise.
We provide comprehensive strategy consulting to our clients, covering every aspect of IP: from how to most effectively utilize and manage their existing rights, to the optimal methods for newly obtaining protection for their innovations.
We welcome consultation from organizations of all sizes, including venture businesses that may not yet have an internal IP department. Please feel free to reach out to us for expert guidance.
Our Mission
As dedicated specialists in
Intellectual Property Rights,
our mission is to rapidly and sincerely
support our clients’
development
and
contribute to economic
growth by advancing the
protection and utilization
of their IP, as well
as resolving disputes.
Outline
| COMPANY NAME | HIROE AND ASSOCIATES, patent professional corporation |
| CHAIRMAN | Takenori HIROE |
| PARTNER | Masanori HIROE Satoshi HASHIMOTO Tetsunori YOSHDA Motoaki HATTORI Naoya TANIGUCHI Akira NISHIO |
| ADDRESS | 4-3, Usa 3-Chome, Gifu-City, JAPAN, 500-8368 |
| COMPANY NAME （JAPANESE） | 弁理士法人 広江アソシエイツ特許事務所 |
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| STAFF | 38 Members Patent Attorneys, Chinese Trademark Representative, Technical Experts, Professional Searchers, In-house Translators, Clerks |
| HISTORY | June 1979 : Foundation of Hiroe Patent/Trademark Office April 2007 : Incorporation as Hiroe & Associates, patent professional co. June 2007 : Start of operations June 2009 : 30 year anniversary since foundation June 2022 : Name changed to HIROE AND ASSOCIATES, Patent Professional Corporation |
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HIROE AND ASSOCIATES, patent professional corporation
- ADDRESS4-3, Usa 3-Chome, Gifu-City, JAPAN, 500-8368
- TEL+81-58-276-2122
- FAX+81-58-267-7011
Situated in the heartland of the country
Gifu is one of Japan’s few inland prefectures, situated approximately in the center of the Japanese archipelago. It takes only an hour by train from the Central Japan International Airport(Centrair) to Gifu Prefecture.
Gifu is conveniently close to the three metropolises of Japan: It takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Tokyo to Nagoya by bullet train (Shinkansen): 18 minutes from Nagoya to Gifu by local train; and 55 minutes from Osaka to Gifu by Shinkansen.