Two of our firm members, Mr. Taku Nakagawa　and Mr. Thomas Martin recently attended the APAA Council Meeting (Asian Patent Attorneys Association) that was held from November 9th through the 12th in Taipei, Taiwan. This year’s event boasted over 1700 participants from countries around the world. This event provided an opportunity to visit local firms in Taiwan, meet with new and existing associates and exchange vital information. RIN IP Partners considers these international conventions essential to strengthening and expanding our global network and partnerships.

Our attorneys, Mr. Nakagawa, Mr. Fujita and Ms. Miyata will be attending the International Trademark Association (INTA) 140th Annual Meeting held in Seattle, Washington, USA between Saturday 19 – Wednesday 23 May, 2018.

Mr. Masashi KUROSE, Mr. Kazuhiro MIYAGI, Ms. Asako WADA of our firm went on a business trip to Thailand in September. They visited Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce (DIP), Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court (CIPITC), The Customs Department (Klongtoey), Department of Special Investigation (DSI), JETRO, and Intellectual Property Law Firms in Thailand.

1) Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce (DIP)

2) Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court (CIPITC)

3) The Customs Department (Klongtoey)

4) Department of Special Investigation (DSI)

5) JETRO

6) Intellectual Property Law Firms in Thailand

(a) CHAVALIT & ASSOCIATES LIMITED (SCL LAW GROUP)   *DIP

(b) Tilleke & Gibbins

(c) S&I International Bangkok Office Co., Ltd.

(d) Baker & McKenzie Ltd.

(e) Rouse & Co. International (Thailand) Ltd.

(f) Domnern Somgiat & Boonma Law Office Ltd.