About Murashita Law & Patent Office
Murashita Law & Patent Office was established in April 1962 by the late Takeji Murashita. The office developed a specialty in intellectual property law in the Japanese anime and 'Manga' industry. The office soon became a leader in the intellectual property field in Japan and grew its expertise to represent the motion picture, broadcast television and internet entertainment industries. In 2024, the office reorganized as a legal corporation, MLP Partners, and continues to do business as Murashita Law and Patent Office. Murashita Law and Patent Office is a renowned boutique firm supporting entertainment industry clients’ intellectual property rights both domestically and internationally.
The attorneys at Murashita Law and Patent Office bring years of deep and varied experience in copyright protection, trademark registration and protection, patent registration and protection, industrial property rights and other intellectual property rights. In addition to the firm’s specialization in intellectual property, we proudly support all our client’s legal needs regardless of practice area. To assist our clients on the international stage, we employ an in-house Ministry of Justice Registered Foreign Attorney, (Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi) who is also licensed in the United States (State of Maryland). Our team of talented and dedicated practitioners continue to be leaders in their respective fields of expertise.
Our mission and enduring philosophy are to protect fundamental human rights and achieve social justice. To that end, our office provides solutions in all manner of civil law issues and criminal law cases. We view our role as public servants for society and our attorneys are active in their communities, the broader legal profession, and academia.
Our Services
- Patent Registration
- Trademark Registration and Maintenance
- Copyright and Publicity Service
- Intellectual Property Rights
- International Transactions
- Legal Support for Businesses
- Real Property
- Debt and Bankruptcy
- Civil Disputes and Transactions
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense
- Contracting (U.S. Military Installations)
- Military Justice (U.S.)
- Consulting and Advisory Service