WATANABE Kaori
| Qualification | Patent Attorney |
|---|---|
| Department | Trademarks |
| Specialization | Trademarks in general |
Background
After graduating from Tsuda University’s College of Liberal Arts (Department of International and Cultural Studies), Kaori Watanabe worked for another patent and law firm for about seven years, mainly in trademark applications and rights acquisition services for various clients, such as transportation industry clients, major apparel manufacturers in Japan and overseas, and machinery manufacturers. She passed the patent attorney’s examination in 2009.
Since joining Kyowa Patent and Law Office in 2014, she has branched out into the handling of infringements and disputes related to trademark rights in Japan and overseas as well as trademark rights acquisition for various clients, with a focus on international consumer goods manufacturers, major Japanese cosmetics manufacturers, and financial clients in Japan.
Belonging to several external organizations such as the Japan Trademark Association and the JAFBIC Trademark Committee, she is constantly working on expanding her IP knowledge.