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| Name | ONDA TECHNO Intl. Patent Attys. |
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| President | Makoto Onda (Patent Attorney) |
| Established | April 1, 1968 |
| Number of Staff | 339 (As of April 1, 2026) |
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GIFU TOKYO OSAKA |
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OUTLINE
Business Achievements (2025)
Domestic Patent/Utility Model Application Filed : 3,818
Domestic Design Applications : 633
Domestic Trademark Applications : 368
Applications Filed Abroad :
Patent/Utility Model : 1,879
Design: 220
Trademark: 147
History
| 1968 | Established as Onda Patent Firm |
|---|---|
| 1983 | Initiated computer docketing |
| 1986 | Developed original docketing computer software |
| 1987 | Changed firm’s name to ONDA TECHNO International Patent Attorneys |
| 1990 | Begin using the Japanese paperless patent application filing system Employed first in-house U.S. patent attorney |
| 1991 | Opened in-house IP Search division |
| 2001 | Opened Tokyo branch office |
| 2002 | Granted ISO 9001 certificate (March, 2002 – March, 2005) Opened ONDA TECHNO Consulting Shanghai Co., Ltd. |
| 2003 | New president Mr. Makoto ONDA |
| 2004 | Opened Osaka branch office |
| 2013 | Changed Shanghai office’s name from ONDA TECHNO Consulting Shanghai Co., Ltd. to Seven Seas IP Consulting Co., Ltd. Shanghai Opened Seven Seas IP Consulting Co., Ltd. Taiwan |
| 2018 |
Certified by Gifu prefecture as “2017 Excellent Company for Promoting Work-life Balance (in the area of promoting women’s success in the workplace)” |
| 2021 |
Certified by Gifu city as “2020 Gifu-shi Company Supporting Co-parenting and Women’s Success” Certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as a “Corporation with Excellent Health Management“ (ONDA TECHNO Co., Ltd.) |
ORGANIZATION
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
We are experiencing a period of profound change driven by the rapid advancement of generative AI. It is transforming not only society at large, but also the way IP law firms operate. Tasks that once required significant time and effort can now be completed far more efficiently, and what clients expect from IP professionals is evolving accordingly. In this changing environment, I believe it is essential that we embrace new technologies rather than resist change, while continuing to strengthen the distinctly human value we bring to our clients.
Since its establishment in 1968, ONDA TECHNO Intl. Patent Attys. has been working with many domestic and foreign clients, helping them grow their businesses through intellectual property. Today, the role of IP extends well beyond the acquisition and maintenance of rights. Intellectual property is becoming increasingly integral to business strategy, from building strategic IP portfolios and leveraging IP rights to creating new business opportunities and collaborating with other companies.
“Creating worldwide value by offering high quality intellectual property services.” Based on this management philosophy, ONDA TECHNO Intl. Patent Attys. will continue to evolve. We are actively investing in AI and IT to enhance both the speed and quality of our services. At the same time, we remain committed to gaining a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, sharing their challenges, and working together to find the best solutions. We will also continue to advance our comprehensive, client-focused approach to IP, including strategies that combine patents, designs, trademarks, and other IP rights to provide broader and stronger protection.
Our ambition is to be the “world’s best IP law firm” for each and every client we serve. By harnessing AI to its fullest potential, we will continue to deliver value beyond our clients’ expectations and strive to remain their most trusted intellectual property partner.
We appreciate your continuous support and patronage of ONDA TECHNO Intl. Patent Attys.
Makoto Onda
President, Patent Attorney
ONDA TECHNO Intl. Patent Attys.
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