Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Abe Ikubo & Katayama’s litigation and dispute resolution practice has a strong focus on IP and commercial law. Junichi Kitahara specialises in domestic and international disputes, especially IP litigation. He has represented a number of clients on patent disputes in the technology, pharmaceuticals and chemical products industries. Makoto Hattori advises on IP and corporate disputes and has experience drafting contracts for patents, copyright, trade mark and unfair competition in IP.
Intellectual Property
A specialist in patent advice, Abe Ikubo & Katayama has a number of attorneys with pharmaceutical backgrounds, which gives the firm the extra edge when acting for domestic and international pharmaceutical clients. Hiroshi Kobayashi has been managing patent prosecution for two European pharmaceutical companies. Instructed by a Korean electronics company, managing partner Eiji Katayama, a top litigator, has been involved in a patent enforcement case pertaining to telecommunications technology.
Restructuring & Insolvency
Abe Ikubo & Katayama is one of the leading law firms for restructuring and insolvency. The firm has advised on a number of corporate reorganisation and civil rehabilitation cases. Clients include Sogo Department Store, Dai-Ichi Hotel, Kyoei Life Insurance and Nissan Construction. Founding partner Shogo Abe is highly regarded for his work in insolvency law. Isao Saiki is experienced in restructuring and insolvency and has extensive experience advising on corporate bankruptcy.
