After beginning his career as a construction consultant, Masayasu Murakami transitioned to intellectual property practice in 2001, joining an IP law firm where he gained extensive experience in patent prosecution for technologies related to wireless communication standards. Over two decades, he has handled a wide range of domestic and international patent applications as well as office actions in the electrical and mechanical fields.
Leveraging his background, Mr. Murakami has developed particular expertise in assisting Japanese companies with protecting their inventions both in Japan and abroad, coordinating cross-border strategies to ensure consistent, high-quality protection on a global level. His work emphasizes providing a seamless, one-step solution covering drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management across multiple jurisdictions.
Mr. Murakami joined Sonoda & Kobayashi in June 2022, where he continues to apply his technical knowledge and international experience to support Japanese and international clients in building strong, global IP portfolios.