Personal History

Born on January 1, 1948

1969

Studied mainly Mathematics at Goettingen University, Germany
(under Sankei Scholarship)

1971

Retuned to Japan

1972

Informally accepted for entrance to Eidgenoessische Technische Hochschule Zuerich (under Rotary Club overseas study program) and Faculty of Mathematics of University of Tokyo
However, declined due to the family reason

1973

Graduated from University of Tokyo

1976

Passed the patent attorney examination specialized in the patents cases related to the electronics

1977～1981

Dr. Sonderhoff Law Office as a patent attorney admitted at Japan Patent Attorney Association

April 1985

Attorney admitted at Tokyo Bar Association

April 1987

Partner, Dr.Sonderhoff Law Office as attorney and patent attorney

January 1999

Partner, Ushijima-Teramae-Shimizu Law Office

January 2002

Partner, Haarmann Hemmelrath Law Office

January 2003

Partner, Ushijima-Teramae-Shimizu　Law Office

May 2005

Partner and Owner, Shimizu Sogo Law & Patent Office(afterward renamed to Shimizu Sogo Law Office)