Patent attorneys launch AI-focused law firm in Japan

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-09-04 06:40

Two patent attorneys, Yuki Jono and Jun Aoyama, have established a new law firm in Tokyo, Japan, named Aoyama Jono Patent & Law Firm. The firm will focus on intellectual property and artificial intelligence-related legal services. Both Jono and Aoyama are members of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association and will serve as founding partners. AI

IMPACT This new firm will provide specialized legal services for AI-related intellectual property matters.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes the launch of a new service-oriented business, not a core AI technology release or research.

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