Masahiko Sumida
Masahiko Sumida
Masahiko Sumida, an expert international law attorney in Japan, provides trusted patent and corporate law services. With Japan-France legal expertise and multilingual support, he resolves complex legal challenges efficiently.
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Masahiko Sumida is a seasoned international law attorney in Japan with expertise in patent and corporate law. Below is a detailed overview of his career milestones, publications, and affiliations, optimized for clarity and search intent.
Biography
| Year | Milestone | Keyword Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Law; joined Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs; studied law and French at Nancy and Besançon Universities, France (2 years). | |
| 1969 | Assigned to the Japanese Embassy in Paris. | |
| 1972 | Worked at the Economic Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | |
| 1979 | Trained at the Supreme Court Judicial Training Institute. | |
| 1981 | Registered as an attorney-at-law with the Tokyo Bar Association; joined Tokyo Aoyama Law Office (Baker & McKenzie). | International law attorney Japan, corporate law |
| 1984 | Registered as a patent attorney; founded Sumida International Law and Patent Office. | Patent attorney |
| 1986 | Renamed to Akasaka International Law, Patent and Accounting Office; appointed director. | |
| 2004 | Represented trustee in a corporate reorganization case at Tokyo District Court before Moulins Commercial Court, France. | Corporate law, Japan-France legal services |
| 2006 | Won a trademark case for “Anne of Green Gables” at the Intellectual Property High Court for Prince Edward Island, Canada. | Patent attorney, international law attorney Japan |
Main Publications
Masahiko Sumida has contributed to key publications in international and corporate law, showcasing his expertise:
- ① Co-authored Droit International de l’Homme d’Affaires (International Law for Businessmen) (Dalloz, France).
- ② Authored legal sections of Japon – Juridique, Fiscal, Social (Guide to Japanese Investment-Related Laws and Tax Laws) (Francis Lefebvre, France).
Lectures and Presentations
| Year | Event | Keyword Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Lectured (in French) at the Japan-Quebec Business Forum, Canada. | Japan-France legal services |
| 1997 | Lectured on contract law (in French) for “Japan Year in France” in Paris. | Corporate law, Japan-France legal services |
| 1998 | Lectured (in Japanese) at the Japan-France Media Exchange Association (TMF). | Japan-France legal services |
| 2013 | Lectured at Keio University Law School (Graduate School of Law). | International law attorney Japan |
Affiliations and Positions
Sumida holds prestigious roles, enhancing his authority in international law:
- ① Honorary President, Kiyoko Goto and Paul Bourdarie Cancer Foundation.
- ② Former Director, Japan-Algeria Association (resigned 2019).
- ③ Auditor, Japan-France Media Exchange Association (TMF).
- ④ Member, International Exchange Committee, Japan Federation of Bar Associations.
Languages
- Japanese, English, French
Related Links
- French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan: Article on Masahiko Sumida.
- Kiyoko Goto and Paul Bourdarie Cancer Foundation: Sumida as Honorary President.
- Japan Patent Office: Official resource for patent law in Japan.