Through its of counsel relationship with
a specialist in trademark, copyright and patent law with over 35
years of practice, the firm is able to service clients’ needs with
respect to intellectual property protection.
Teraoka & Partners LLP also provides a wide range of services on all aspects of the protection and exploitation of intellectual property. Attorneys provide services in assisting clients to strategically protect its intellectual property, including filing registrations, monitoring exploitation of rights by third-parties, and general counseling on safeguarding its rights.
Attorneys at Teraoka & Partners work closely with clients throughout the registration process. We develop an overall strategy for applying for registrations in order to be cost efficient and to minimize problems in the long term. We help clients to establish internal guidelines and procedures to preserve the continued validity of their established intellectual property rights. In the trademark practice, this includes counseling clients on strategies to publicize the mark, monitor newly filed and published applications, and avoid improper usage which may jeopardize the strength and validity of a trademark.
The services of Teraoka and Partners extend beyond developing, maintaining and enforcing a carefully crafted framework to protect intellectual property rights. We assist clients in enhancing the value of their intellectual property by negotiating, drafting and reviewing licensing and other agreements. Similarly, we provide intellectual property counseling in domestic and international business transactions, including corporate mergers and acquisitions. The firm’s goal is to provide comprehensive strategy that takes into consideration both the short-term needs of clients as well as long-term potential for growth.
