Osaka, Japan-based Abe & Partners works in a wide range of international and corporate matters with a focus on intellectual property law and international commerce. Patent litigation that Abe & Partners has participated in to date covers the fields of pharmaceuticals, chemistry, electronics and machinery, involving advanced technology such as biotechnology, semiconductors, etc, in cross-border matters. The firm has extensive experience in representing and advising multinational and domestic clients in the pharmaceutical industry and is currently involved in the battle between brand pharmaceutical companies and generic companies.