Director/Patent Attorney
Ikuji OHTAKU

Specialities

Chemical, Biotechnology, Pharmacy,

Qualifications

Patent Attorney (2019)

Academic Background/Career

1986	Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science, Osaka University

Experience at JPO

Joined the Japan Patent Office (1988)
Examiner (Medical Science, Applied Chemistry) (1988-1996)
Visiting scholar, Texas A&M University, Department of Biochemistry/Biophysics (1996-1997)
Deputy Director, Examination Standards Office (1997-1998)
Examiner (Medical Science) (1999-2001)
Appeal Examiner (Medical Science) (2001-2003)
Examiner (Medical Science) (2003-2010)
Judical Research Officials, Intellectual Property High Court (2010-2013)
Appeal Examiner (Medical Science, Biopharmaceuticals) (2013-2014)
Chief Appeal Examiner(Biopharmaceuticals, Biotechnology) (Consumer Goods Division) (2014-2018)
Director (Biotechnology) (2018-2019)