Suzuye & Suzuye is one of the most traditional benrishi firms in Japan. Led by senior chairman Takehiko Suzuye and president Masatoshi Kurata, the firm is also one of the largest IP-focused firms in the country. Its long history in patent and trade mark prosecution has taught the firm to respect its clients' privacy and safety. As a result, the firm has gone to extensive lengths to improve the security and reliability of its application databases, including enhanced fact checking, confidentiality agreements and storage facilities. The firm's list of key clients includes Toshiba for patenting chemicals contained in certain battery types.