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TOPPEOPLEPatent AttorneyKento Minamino

Patent Attorney Ph.D. (Life science)

Kento Minamino

Location：KYOTO

Main fields of business

Domestic and foreign applications and prosecution in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, plants, foods, etc., oppositions, invalidation trials, infringement and validity opinions, patent searches, IP due diligence, etc.

MESSAGE

At my previous firm, I focused on the biotech field, and utilizing my background in biotechnology, I handled domestic and international patent applications related to products (IT, devices, etc.) that utilize biotechnology, and also vigorously supported the development of intellectual property strategies and contracts for bio-venture companies originating from academia.

For venture companies, I believe it is necessary to understand the core technology and business strategy of the company before providing support for IP strategy, contracts, etc. Our firm also has attorneys with technology backgrounds, and we are committed to providing even more client-oriented services and helping venture companies expand their reach around the world.

Background

Mar. 2002

Graduated from Rakusei Senior High School

Apr. 2002

Entered Department of Science, Faculty of Science, Kyoto University

Mar. 2006

Graduated from Department of Science, Faculty of Science, Kyoto University

Mar. 2008

Completed Master's program, Graduate School of Life Sciences, Kyoto University

Sep. 2012

Completed Doctoral program, Graduate School of Life Sciences, Kyoto University (Ph. D.)

October. 2012

Joined Tsujimaru International Patent Office

May. 2014

Registered as Patent Attorney

Jul. 2022

Established IP Law Firm Lexceed Tech (Partner)

Job position

Apr. 2016

Committee Member, Biotechnology and Life Sciences Committee, Japan Patent Attorneys Association (present post)
(Vice-Chair for FY 2018, Chair for FY 2020-2021, Vice-Chair for FY 2022)

Apr. 2018

Steering Committee Member, Kyoto District Meeting of Kansai branch of Japan Patent Attorneys Association (present post)

From 2020

Member of the Japanese Patent Office Trial Practitioners Study Group (to 2021)

Apr. 2021

Committee Member, Intellectual Property System Review Committee, Japan Patent Attorneys Association (to March 2021)

Books, Articles and Other Publications

“Current Status of Drug Development and Patent Issues Using Genome Editing Technology", PHARMSTAGE , August 2021 “Development and Commercialization of Products Applying Genome Editing Technology: R&D Trends, Solutions to Issues, Technology Forecasts and Market Prospects", TECHNICAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE CO.,LTD, 2021, Chapter 2, Section 1, "Trends in Intellectual Property Issues for Genome Editing Technology in Japan and Overseas" (co-author) “Examples of Business and Patent Strategies for University-Based Biotech Ventures in Japan”, Patent 73 (6) 31-41, 2020 (co-author) “Patenting Trends and Future Strategies for Genome Editing Technologies", PHARMSTAGE, December 2019. “Patent Strategy as a Technology for Gene/Cell Therapy" (co-author) “Patent Strategy and Technology Development Trend of Pharmaceutical Modality," TECHNICAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE CO.,LTD, 2019, Chapter 4, Section 8, "Patent Strategy as Gene and Cell Therapy Technology" (co-author) “A Survey and Research on the International Competitiveness of Japan's Biotechnology and Life Science Industry from a Patent Perspective”, Patent 71 (9) 42-51 2018 (co-author) “What the CAFC Ruling on the CRISPR Patent Means”, Nikkei Biotech, October 19, 2018 “Status of Patents on Genome Editing Technology (CRISPR-Cas9)”, Pharmacia 54 (2), 133-135, 2018

Seminar

February 17, 2022 "Practice of Joint Research and Development Agreements - Pharmaceutical and Biotech" Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry

Feb. 24, 2022 "Domestic and Foreign Patent Trends and Analysis of Nucleic Acid Drugs, Peptide Drugs and Other Middle Molecular Drugs" R & D Support Center

November 16, 2021 "Learning from the 'Patent Office'! Key Points of Joint Research with Large Companies for Bio Ventures" Kyoto Research Park Co.

April 28, 2021 "Domestic and Foreign Patent Trends and Analysis of Nucleic Acid Drugs, Peptide Drugs and Other Middle Molecular Drugs" R&D Support Center

December 17, 2020 "Patent Practice in Nucleic Acids, Peptides, and Other Medium Molecular Drugs: Modification Technologies, DDS, and Other Patent Circumstances, Application Know-How, and Efforts to Respond to Potential Disputes in the Future"

March 20, 2020 "Positioning of Patent Rights in University-Launched Bio Ventures" Japan Patent Attorneys Association

October 10, 2019 "Patent Circumstances Related to the Basic Framework of Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs)" Japan Patent Attorneys Association Exhibitor Presentation

January 24, 2019 "Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Related Technologies and Latest Patent Trends" Japan Patent Attorneys Association

May 29, 2019 "Intellectual Property Strategies for Life Science Ventures Starting Before Starting a Business" Advanced Science, Technology & Management Research Institute of KYOTO

・October 18, 2018 "Patent Infringement Countermeasures for Gene Therapy Related Technologies Using Genome Editing Technology" TECHNICAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE CO.,LTD

October 15, 2018 "The Battle over Basic Patents for Genome Editing Technology" Japan Patent Attorneys Association Exhibitor Presentation

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