MESSAGE

Along with the development of innovative technologies such as AI and blockchain, we are currently undergoing a social paradigm shift that is rarely seen in recent years, such as work-at-home life due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the advent of a metaverse society.

Under these circumstances, Japanese patent attorneys, who are charged with the mission of protecting Japanese innovations through intellectual property rights, are now required to play a new role. However, many Japanese patent attorneys are unwilling to change their old ways of working and are unable to meet new needs in the changing times.

Looking around the world, with the development of WEB2 and WEB3, cryptocurrency payments, virtual offices utilizing the metaverse, AI-based research and translation are spreading at an accelerating pace.

I see these rapid changes as a great opportunity. Therefore, in order to pursue my vision of ideal patent attorney, I have decided to establish a next-generation IP professional firm that can maximize the value of innovations created by global innovators such as Startups.

The firm name “IPStart” indicates my desire that the firm aims to become a starting point for all stakeholders in intellectual property.

We are committed to being the best partner for companies that want to secure a competitive advantage in their business by utilizing the intellectual property.

Best regards,

Tomoyuki Serizawa
Managing Partner