Masanori Watanabe

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Partner Patent Attorney at IdeaDefence IP Attorneys (ideadefence.com). Former General Manager of Endo Lighting. Won IP litigation against Panasonic (High Court 2024). Made License agreement with Philips (Signify). @ Endo Lighting Corporation
Masanori Watanabe's Location
Hyogo, Japan, Japan
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About Masanori Watanabe

Established IdeaDefence IP Attorneys in 2024. As General Manager for Endo-Lighting Corporation, won litigation against Panasonic Corporation over 7 LED lighting patents in 2024(High Court)/2021(District Court). Also settled various patent disputes including a licence between Endo's UK subsidiary and Signify (formerly Philips).Until 2015 at Sharp Corporation, experienced in negotiating IP and technology licensing agreements with US, German and Japanese companies on LED and laser related technology (2007-2015). Prior to IP work, engaged in research and development of LEDs and lasers (1989-2006).

Masanori Watanabe's Current Company Details
Endo Lighting Corporation

Endo Lighting Corporation

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Partner Patent Attorney at IdeaDefence IP Attorneys (ideadefence.com). Former General Manager of Endo Lighting. Won IP litigation against Panasonic (High Court 2024). Made License agreement with Philips (Signify).
Masanori Watanabe Work Experience Details
  • Ideadefence Ip Attorneys
    Managing Partner
    Ideadefence Ip Attorneys Apr 2024 - Present
    Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
  • Endo Lighting Corporation
    Former General Manager
    Endo Lighting Corporation Apr 2021 - Present
    Osaka
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  • Endo Lighting Corporation
    General Manager
    Endo Lighting Corporation Oct 2015 - Mar 2021
    Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
    Currently working for Endo-Lighting Corporation as a General Manager of Intellectual Property Department in terms of patent, design, trademark, contracts and settlement of disputes.
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  • Sharp Corporation
    Manager
    Sharp Corporation Apr 2008 - Sep 2015
    Mihara, Hiroshima
    As an IP manager and specialist in LED division, working for LED license negotiation, making important patents to be granted, supporting patent filing, and advising various problems related to patents and contracts. Some of important achievements are cross-license agreements with Japanese and European companies (see Sharp homepage) and a license-in agreement with a US company.

Masanori Watanabe Skills

弁理士 Contract Negotiation Contract Law Ip Counseling

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Frequently Asked Questions about Masanori Watanabe

What company does Masanori Watanabe work for?

Masanori Watanabe works for Endo Lighting Corporation

What is Masanori Watanabe's role at the current company?

Masanori Watanabe's current role is Partner Patent Attorney at IdeaDefence IP Attorneys (ideadefence.com). Former General Manager of Endo Lighting. Won IP litigation against Panasonic (High Court 2024). Made License agreement with Philips (Signify)..

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What schools did Masanori Watanabe attend?

Masanori Watanabe attended 京都大学, 中央大学 / Chuo University.

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