YOSHIKAWA INTERNATIONAL PATENT OFFICE was established in 1988 by Mr Toshio Yoshikawa. Located in Osaka of Western Japan, we are an intellectual property law firm specializing in Patents, Utility Models, Trademarks, Designs and Professional Translation. Our technical members have expertise in relevant knowledge areas such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science (Hardware and Software), Architecture and Civil Engineering. In addition, our professional international staff is available for communication in English, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Chinese and Korean.
We maintain close relations with our clients, from large corporations to small local businesses in different fields of industry. Since establishment, we have been conscious of dedicating the highest standard of professional services.
Professional services, clear vision and solid experience permit our firm to be a leader in the intellectual property law field in Japan.
We provide our clients with excellent quality services and reasonable prices by offering competitive fixed fees in al our services. Moreover, we understand that translation fees are a significant part of the cost required for filing a Patent / Utility Model in Japan. In this regard, we are very pleased to provide our clients with the best possible rates in professional translation from and into Japanese, English, German, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and French.
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If Japan considers Tokyo to be its Eastern center, then Osaka is naturally considered as its Western center. With a population of 8,835,919 (2009 est.), Osaka is the second largest city in Japan and also noted for its ever expanding industries (just to name a few, machinery, electric machinery, iron and steel, metal fabrication, chemicals, pulp/paper, food processing and printing/ publishing). Many thanks can be addressed to the warlord, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who took power in the 16th century and swiftly brought much success to Osaka. He also built the Osaka castle in 1583, which now quietly overlooks the city and its rapid movements, changing day by day. With a balanced mixture of historical and urban essences, Osaka also prides in its cultural aspect, such as the occasional Kabuki (traditional musical theatre) and Bunraku (traditional puppet theatre) performances. In addition, there are numerous universities and colleges in the city and its suburban area, which also outlines Osaka’s keen interest in education. With so much going on in an area of 85 square miles (220 square kilometers), an intricate network of railway systems aid people to conveniently travel in, out and through the city.
Our firm is located near JR Kyobashi Station, which is approximately a 7 minute train ride from JR Osaka Station (main station).
Traveling from overseas, you will be arriving at Kansai International Airport. There are a few different routes to JR Osaka Station from the airport:
By Kansai Airport Rapid Service (“Kanku Kaisoku”), approx. 67 min.
By Bus: Take the bus bound for Osaka Station, which either stops at Hotel New Hankyu or Herbis Osaka (approx. 58 min. and 67 min.). It takes only a couple of minutes on foot from either stop to JR Osaka Station.
- By air:
- Most domestic flights arrive at Itami Airport (the rest, Kansai Airport).There is a bus bound to Osaka Station, which arrives in front of Osaka Daiichi Hotel (a few minutes on foot to JR Osaka Station).
- By the Shinkansen:
- The Shinkansen stops at JR Shin-Osaka Station, which is only a stop away from Osaka Station, or a 10 minute cab ride.
There are many different train lines passing through this major station, so please check to see if you are boarding the right train on the correct platform. Go to the Loop Line (“Kanjosen”) platform and take the outbound (“sotomawari”) train to Kyobashi. There is a sign on each side of the platform written in both English and Japanese. Look for the sign that says “To Kyobashi, Tennoji, etc.” >From JR. Kyobashi Station to our office, please consult the map.
