Patent Issues for Japanese Companies
Patlytics joins Spencer Fane and Axis to unpack what AI at the USPTO means for Japanese companies filing in the US.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Bilingual in English and Japanese, Amir has spent over 10 years growing enterprise accounts across Japan and APAC. He’s JLPT N1 certified and has worked with Japanese businesses for more than 8 years.
A U.S. patent attorney with 20 years in IP law, Jeffrey has prepared and prosecuted over 2,000 patent applications before the USPTO and in international jurisdictions, spanning mechanical and electrical technologies. A former U.S. Patent Examiner, he brings firsthand insight into USPTO procedures and examiner practice..
Daniel is a Partner at Spencer Fane LLP in Washington, DC, practicing across the full scope of IP law — patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, trade dress, unfair competition, and false advertising.
Nomugi is a Partner at Spencer Fane LLP in Washington, DC, focusing on patent law. With over 20 years of experience in IP, including time at Global IP Counselors, she is knowledgeable in every aspect of the industry.
AI-powered Drafting
Applicants are already using generative AI to draft applications, prepare responses, and generate designs — this session covers what that means for compliance and quality.
When home-jurisdiction norms don't transfer
US requirements around AI use, disclosure, and inventorship can differ substantially from Japanese practice, a gap that matters most when it's discovered too late.
Where AI can create risk
Accuracy, confidentiality, inventorship, and disclosure obligations all shift when AI enters the picture. We'll break down where those risks show up in practice.