Japan’s ITOH Visits Pine IP Firm to Discuss Korea–Japan IP Cooperation
On October 27, 2026, Japan’s ITOH Patent Attorney Corporation visited Pine IP Firm. The two firms introduced their practices and areas of expertise, and exchanged views on opportunities to work together in supporting clients’ domestic and international intellectual property matters.
The ITOH delegation comprised President Tad Itoh, Vice President Toshiaki Nakamaki, and patent attorneys Yo Kikuchi and Kwang-hee Yoo. Pine IP Firm was represented by Principal Patent Attorney Min Ho Kang and Patent Attorney Jaeyeol Jung.
The meeting helped both firms gain a better understanding of each other’s working methods and services. Pine IP Firm expressed its willingness to assist ITOH and its clients with Korean patent, trademark and design matters, and discussed opportunities for future cooperation. ITOH likewise expressed its interest in further developing the relationship and maintaining ongoing cooperation.
ITOH is a patent attorney firm based in Tokyo, Japan, handling patent, utility model, design and trademark matters in Japan and abroad.
The meeting also included an introduction to the work of ITOH and its U.S. operation, IPUSA. Following the visit, Pine IP Firm provided its English firm brochure and information on its services, while ITOH shared the presentation materials on ITOH and IPUSA introduced during the meeting. This exchange provided a basis for continuing the discussions through a review of the materials and follow-up communication.
Building on this meeting, Pine IP Firm intends to stay in contact and explore further opportunities for cooperation in supporting the intellectual property needs of clients in Korea and abroad.
Principal Patent Attorney Min Ho Kang emphasized the importance of communicating technical details, clients’ business objectives and the direction of each matter accurately with local professionals when handling overseas IP work. He described ITOH’s visit as a valuable opportunity to understand each firm’s expertise and working methods. He added that Pine IP Firm would continue these exchanges to help clients clearly understand the procedures and decisions involved in each jurisdiction and develop reliable working relationships.
