Nomugi Tomoyori
Overview
A native Japanese speaker educated and licensed in the U.S., Nomugi Tomoyori helps Japanese companies navigate the U.S. patent system and supports U.S. companies exploring opportunities in Asian markets. She leverages her cross-cultural expertise to provide strategic guidance, helping clients protect innovations, plan expansions, and achieve their business goals across borders.
Nomugi focuses her practice on preparing and prosecuting patent applications in mechanical and computer-related technologies. Her work includes drafting and prosecuting utility and design patent applications, responding to office actions, and advising clients on U.S. patent procedures to ensure filings are technically accurate and strategically aligned with business objectives. She draws on experience addressing complex international intellectual property needs and regularly provides infringement and invalidity opinions to support informed business decisions. She is also a frequent lecturer to Japanese clients, sharing insights on U.S. intellectual property and patent strategy.
Working closely with both Japanese and U.S. inventors, companies, and engineering teams, Nomugi combines a strong command of U.S. patent law with knowledge of Japanese business culture to support effective cross-border strategies. Her insight into regional intellectual property considerations also positions her to help U.S. companies thoughtfully prepare for market entry and expansion in Asia.
Credentials
Education
- George Washington University Law School (LLM)
- Hokkaido University (LLB)