Watanabe, Yuichi

Yuichi Watanabe is a partner of Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP, a Houston-based international IP law firm with seven established offices in the United States, France, China, and Japan. 

Yuichi is well-versed in all facets of U.S. patent law.  He represents both domestic and foreign clients across a wide spectrum of industries and is involved in virtually every aspect of patent practice including application drafting and prosecution, due diligence, licensing, district court litigation, ITC investigations, opinion preparation, and global patent portfolio management.  Being fully bilingual in English and Japanese, he leverages his international background and diverse experience to deliver unique insights and practical, cost-effective solutions to help businesses succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace.  

An internationally sought-after speaker on IP topics, Yuichi is frequently invited for speaking engagements across the world with various professional organizations as well as academic and government institutions.  He has also authored numerous articles on U.S. patent law in both Japanese and English, including academic articles for law journals such as the Virginia Journal of Law & Technology (University of Virginia School of Law) and the Houston Business & Tax Law Journal (University of Houston Law Center).