Practice Areas
U.S. intellectual property litigation and counseling, Japan practice, and complex dispute resolution - at the senior partner level, without institutional overhead or big firm conflicts.
A full-service U.S. intellectual property practice — from strategic counseling and portfolio development through federal court and ITC litigation. Career focus on complex, high-stakes matters across pharmaceuticals, biotech, biologics, medical devices, semiconductors, consumer electronics, and the full range of patent-intensive industries.
Few U.S. litigators can operate in Japanese legal and business culture without an intermediary. Bilateral services for (1) Japanese companies in U.S. proceedings and (2) U.S. and European companies with Japan-facing matters - companies navigating between both systems.
Services
Client Assistance with Japanese Counsel (JPO, District Court, and IP High Court)
U.S. Discovery for Japanese Actions (28 U.S.C. § 1782)
U.S. Letters Rogatory Coordination in Japanese District Court
Japanese Parent Company Representation in U.S. Litigation
Japanese Patent Licensor Representation in U.S. Litigation
Discovery & Evidence Coordination in Japan for U.S. Cases
A former federal prosecutor with first-hand experience on both sides of government investigations — from tax evasion to espionage against the United States. FCPA, grand jury, and white-collar matters, including cross-border investigations involving Japanese parties.
Why Clients Choose YMF Law
“Sophisticated representation requires a senior partner’s focus, not just a firm’s brand.”
YMF Law prioritizes a hand-selected team approach to high-stakes litigation. Cases are not simply assigned to a firm's available roster - they are strategically built around the specific demands of each matter. Clients benefit from three decades of senior partner trial experience, while ensuring every decision is made with precision and deep jurisdictional knowledge across the U.S. and Japan.