Satoru Watanabe

As a patent attorney, I have many experiences in participating projects by the Japan Patent Office for preparing IP business evaluation reports and proposals for IP finance promotions. I am a member of the Japan Academic Society for Ventures and Entrepreneurs, and have assisted companies from startup to IPO in planning and implementing IP strategies. I have also Joined the Intellectual Property Management Consulting Committee of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association in 2015. Based on these experiences, in addition to the establishment of industrial property rights in Japan and overseas, and handling infringement disputes, I will contribute by evaluating the future prospects of technology based on intellectual property and proposing business strategies including intellectual property for companies in various phases.

Specialized technology field
Mechanical, optical, mechatronics, computer software, business models, XR technology, etc.

Professional Qualification
Registered with the Japan Patent Attorneys Association (2011)
Registered with the Supplementary Note of Specific Infringement Lawsuit Counsel (2014)

Education and Career Background
2001: Graduated from the Shinshu University, Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Division of Functional Mechanics
2003: Completed the Master's program in the Graduate School of Engineering at the Shinshu University, Department of Functional Mechanics
2003: Joined the Patent Attorney Firm, Shinohara International Patent Office
2012: Joined the Patent Attorney Firm, Sosei International Patent Office
2023: Joined Deloitte Tohmatsu IP Firm