Sumio Tanai

Chairman

Patent Attorney

Practice Area
Technical Field

Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals

Mr. Tanai specializes in organic chemistry, organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, cosmetics, cleansing agents, high polymer chemistry, catalysts, resists, genetic engineering, protein engineering, biotechnology, and foods. He regularly presents lectures on patent issues in Japan.

Expertise           

Prosecution, opinions, oppositions, and trials for invalidation

Education

B.S., School of Agricultural Chemistry, The University of Tokyo

Professional Background

Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.; Private patent firm