Yoshiki Abe

Background

Abe, Yoshiki was born in 1943 in Akita Prefecture, Japan.

Education

Tohoku University (Bachelor of Laws, 1966). Tokyo University (Master of Laws, 1973). Legal Training and Research Institute (1973-1975).

University of Washington (Master of Laws, 1978).

Spoken languages: Japanese and English.

Career

Worked at Abe Sogo Law Office (Tokyo) specializing in International Business Transactions, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Antitrust, Real Estate Development and Civil and Commercial Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1975, Tokyo. Recipient: Kajima Scholarship, 1972.

Fulbright Scholarship, 1977.

Author: "The Utilization of Third Parties in the Development of Patentable Inventions," Master"s Thesis, Tokyo University, 1973. "A Comparison of Dismissal Law in Japan and America," Master"s Thesis, University of Washington, 1978.

"Friction in Japan-America Trade Negotiations and Countermeasures Against lieutenant," Nihon Kokusai Mondai Kenkyusho, 1983. "Developing Key Foreign Personnel in Foreign-Backed Companies in Japan," Nihon Rodo Kyokai, 1989.

"Create Yourself in Your Own Self-Image," K.K. Longseller, 1982.

"Wisdom for a Good Life," Sangyo Noritsu University Press, 1986. "America: Where Good Faith Isn"t Spoken," Nikkei Journal Press, 1988. "Art of Negotiation," Sangyo Noritsu University Press, 1990.

"Learning the Art of Living," Mikasa Shobou, 1991.

"Director"s Handbook," Nikkei Boite Postale, 1994. Company-editor: "Business and Legal English-Japanese Dictionary," Nikkei Journal Press, 1991.

Lecturer: International University of Japan, 1988-1991. Multinational Business Institute, McKinsey and Company Incorporated., Japan, 1986-1995.

With: Patent Administration Department, Toyota Motor Company, Limited., 1966-1971.

Tokyo Aoyama Law Office, 1975-1981. Baker & McKenzie, London, 1979-1980. Founded: Nakamura & Abe Law Office, 1981.

Abe Sogo Law Office, 1989.

Of Counsel, Epstein Becker and Green, 1984. Director, Reuters Japan Company Limited.

Statutory Auditor: Bandaí Company, Limited. Member: Tokyo Bar Association.

Patent Attorney"s Association.

Lawyer"s Council for Management. American Bar Association (International Member). Inter-Pacific Bar Association.

Asian Patent Attorney"s Association.

International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property. Japan America Society.

Japan United Kingdom Society. The firm specializes in international practice, drawing on broad international expertise of the firm"s members.

The firm is a founding member of the International Lawyer"s Network, an association of highly qualified legal practitioners with member offices throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe and Africa.

Achievements

• Yoshiki Abe has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Tokyo Bar Association. Patent Attorney"s Association. Lawyer"s Council for Management.

American Bar Association (International Member).

Inter-Pacific Bar Association. Asian Patent Attorney"s Association.

International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property. Japan America Society.

Japan United Kingdom Society.