Yoshifumi Onodera
About Yoshifumi Onodera
Yoshifumi Onodera is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2013. Yoshifumi Onodera is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Intellectual Property Law
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Mori Hamada
Location: Tokyo, JP
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