Hitoshi Akiba
About Hitoshi Akiba
Hitoshi Akiba is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2021. Hitoshi Akiba is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Location: Tokyo, JP
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