Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in General

We have a highly experienced agriculture, forestry and fisheries team, including lawyers with experience working in national and local government offices with responsibility for agriculture, forestry, and fishery regulations. Many of our lawyers are familiar with these rapidly evolving industries and the need to address issues such as rural depopulation, increasing use of technology, the green revolution, and the collection and use of data. The team advises on matters including:

Agricultural corporations
Market entry
Cultivators and plant breeders’ rights
Geographical indications
Distribution agreements
Licensing
Registration and protection of IP rights
Data use and protection
IT contracts

When advising foreign clients, our firm can field a team of expert Japanese lawyers and foreign lawyers who have relevant experience and bi-cultural sensitivity. Our team can do business and draft documents in Japanese, English, German, Mandarin, Hindi, Korean, and Marathi, and provides services around the clock through our global affiliated offices.