1997
BS in Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University
1997-2000
Enrolled in Graduate School of Engineering, Division of Biotechnology, Osaka University
2000-2004
Matsumoto & Associates
2004
Joined Abe, Ikubo & Katayama
2007
Registered as patent attorney
2011-2012
Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA), Biotechnology and Life Sciences Committee, committee member
2014-2015
JPAA Kanto Branch, Small and Medium-sized Companies and Venture Companies Support Committee, committee member
2015-
JPAA Patent Committee, committee member
・Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)
・Licensing Executives Society (LES) Japan
Koichi Iwata is a Japanese patent attorney specializing in the field of biotechnology, especially life sciences, molecular biology, immunology and pharmaceutical products, and also has a wealth of practical experience in the fields of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and nanotechnology. Mr. Iwata is widely involved in IP practice related to the filing of patent applications and granting of patent rights for Japanese and overseas corporate clients, universities and research institutes.