Honors & Awards

It is particularly rewarding when our work is recognized by our clients and others in the industry.
We are especially proud of the awards earned that demonstrate the high-quality advice and service we provide to our clients.


MARKS IP is thrilled to be included in The Trademark Lawyer Magazine Law Firm Rankings 2024, featuring as one of the Top 10 Trademark Firms and IP Practices in Japan recognized as an Award Winning Law Firm 2024”.


WIPR Insights has launched its biggest and most comprehensive WIPR Leaders 2024, which profiles best-in-class IP practitioners across the length and breadth of the global IP community. Following months of rigorous research and preparation, the 2024 edition, launched officially today, June 2, includes approximately 2,000 lawyers from 83 countries across six continents.


This exclusive top 50 ranking list represents the most influencing IP lawyers in Japan’s jurisdiction. The inclusion means his effort and hard work are recognized by the IP society in the Japanese jurisdiction and beyond.


  • We are proud to announce that the acclaimed “WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals” annual list in 2024 ranks : MARKS IP LAW FIRM in “Bronze” band for firms in Japan for enforcement and litigation, and prosecution and strategy, and our founder, Masaki Mikami in “Silver” band for individuals in Japan for enforcement and litigation, and prosecution and strategy.

This resource identifies the leading trademark practitioners and firms from around the globe, offering the definitive ‘go-to’ guide for those seeking legal trademark expertise.


Following an extensive nomination period, the WIPR team evaluated MASAKI MIKAMI, considering his practice history, industry proficiency, and significant cases, as one of the world’s most talented intellectual property (IP) lawyers and the foremost IP practitioners across the globe



  • MARKS IP is thrilled to be included in The Trademark Lawyer Magazine Law Firm Rankings 2023, featuring as one of the Top 10 Trademark Firms and IP Practices in Japan recognized as an Award Winning Law Firm 2023”.

  • MARKS IP is thrilled to be included in The Trademark Lawyer Magazine Law Firm Rankings 2022, featuring as one of the Top 10 Trademark Firms and IP Practices in your jurisdiction recognized as an Award Winning Law Firm 2022”.


WIPR has created this comprehensive guide due to demand from the industry for an impartial editorially-led guide as to who is the best of the best in the IP Industry today. WIPR Leaders is the most comprehensive guide to the leading practitioners working in intellectual property worldwide today.