Hiroe and Associates is best known for its mechanical, electricity, electronic and chemistry patent work under Tutomu Nisio, as well as its service to biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients such as Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, Aspect Medical Systems and BioNovo. Moreover, foreign counsel Taras Bemko was responsible for advising famous sporting equipment manufacturer Taylor Made in searches regarding the development of new products that might infringe on Japanese patents. In trade marks, Kanako Yashiro heads the highly coveted prosecution team entrusted by clients including American Airlines, Castrol, Feyenoord Rotterdam and Centrair. The firm is also outstanding in its protection of design registrations, examples being Swarovski glassworks, Dunhill watches and lighters, and Samsung mobile phones.