Information Technology, Life Sciences and Intellectual Property
We have experienced lawyers who have expertise in the constantly evolving and increasingly complex areas of information technology, life sciences, and intellectual property. We provide a variety of legal services in response to the diverse legal needs of our clients in these fields. These legal services include advising on regulatory requirements, setting up business, corporate housekeeping, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution.
Strong, flexible support to help growing information technology businesses
Experience in the fast changing arena of life sciences, including pharmaceuticals and medical sciences
A wide range of legal services in the fields of technology, entertainment, and media, including cross-border transactions and disputes
Expertise in leveraging user information while protecting your business
Tapping our expertise and extensive experience in cybersecurity laws and regulations to support clients’ risk management, information security management systems, and cybersecurity incident response capabilities
A wide range of legal services in the fields of technology, entertainment, and media, including Japanese and cross-border transactions and disputes
Advising clients facing complex problems with our broad experience handling disputes relating to information technology systems development
Information Technology, Life Sciences and Intellectual Property：People
Information Technology, Life Sciences and Intellectual Property：Newsletters
- DATA SECURITY NEWSLETTER
- Japan's Data Protection Authority Releases Interim Summary of Proposed Amendments to the Act on the Protection of Personal Information
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.6, November 2023
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.5 September 2023
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.3 May 2023
- FINANCIAL REGULATION BULLETIN
- Fintech Newsletter - Publication of Cabinet Order and Cabinet Office Ordinance on the Revision of the Payment Services Act 2020
Information Technology, Life Sciences and Intellectual Property：News
- Public Service
- The "Guidelines for NFT Businesses 3rd Edition," in which Masafumi Masuda was involved in the formulation as Legal Counsel of the NFT Subcommittee, is released by Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA)
- Public Service
- Atsushi Okada states his opinions as an expert at the Special Commission on Investigation of Digital Society and Creation of New Industry, Iwate Prefectural Government
- Public Service
- Revised "Guidelines on Blockchain Games," whose formulation included the involvement of Masafumi Masuda, are released by CESA, JOGA, and MCF
- Public Service
- Masafumi Masuda becomes a member of the Peer Review Committee for "the Development of Basic Technology and Rules for the Expansion of the Virtual Economy," Strategic Innovation Promotion Program, Cabinet Office
- Public Service
- Masafumi Masuda becomes a member of the Working Group on AI and Metaverse Front-line Research in the Field of HR, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Information Technology, Life Sciences and Intellectual Property：Seminars
- Sep. 5, 2024External Seminars
- "Cyber Avatars, Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: The Japanese Perspective”
- Jul. 29, 2024External Seminars
- "Ensuring Safety and Security for Cybernetic Avators: Addressing E3LSI Challenges"
- Jul. 26, 2024External Seminars
- "Legal challenges of AI and AI’s Influence on Existing Legal Framework"
- Jul. 25, 2024External Seminars
- "AI and Web3 technologies for building growth and trust"
- Jul. 16, 2024 - External Seminars
- "Legal 500 Partner Perspectives - AI Regulations in Japan"
Information Technology, Life Sciences and Intellectual Property：Publications
- Book
- "Act on the Protection of Personal Information"
- Magazine Article
- "Data protection regulations in Europe and the U.S. for digital marketing - Compliance with GDPR / ePrivacy Directive, and CCPA"
- Magazine Transcript
- "Panel discussion: AI Guidelines for Business (Part 1) Commentary on AI Guidelines for Business"
- Magazine Transcript
- "'Social Safety Forum: Ensuring Safety and Security in Cyberspace as it Becomes Public Space - Diverse Cooperation between Public and Private Sector Entities' Lecture 3: Cooperation with Authorities for Companies Damaged by Cyberattacks"
- Magazine Article
- "Overview of AI Guidelines for Business Ver 1.0"