Dr. Naho Fujimoto

“Naho Fujimoto is an extremely thoughtful patent lawyer and exceptional prosecutor. She drafts complex applications and provides guidance to her clients on how to obtain the strongest protection possible in crowded spaces.”

– IAM Strategy 300, 2024

"Naho Fujimoto is a fluent Japanese speaker with a large and sophisticated practice for Japanese pharmaceutical and biotech names seeking protection in Europe. Strategically minded and sharp, she provides high-level portfolio advice, conducts comprehensive searches and prepares FTO analyses."

– IAM Patent 1000, 2023

"Naho Fujimoto: Very solution-oriented; very efficient."

– Legal 500 DE, 2022

“Through careful white space analyses and a deep understanding of the prior art landscape as well as a remarkable knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, Naho Fujimoto anticipates possible hurdles and develops thoughtful strategies that maximise her client’s opportunities.”

– IAM 300, 2022

“Naho Fujimoto is a terrific prosecutor who provides excellent advice and clear guidance on European patent matters. She is an incredibly strategic thinker and a superb advisor.”

– IAM Strategy 300, 2023

"Naho Fujimoto is a commercially minded adviser who has built strong relationships with Japanese companies seeking to secure patent protection in Europe. She makes all the right plays to help her clients establish and entrench strong positions in new markets."

– IAM Patent 1000, 2024

"Naho Fujimoto's client service and general level of service is very strong. Naho's level of sophistication is very strong. Her commercial vision is strong. We have had many years of successful cooperation on complex projects."

"She is a trustworthy teacher."

– Chambers Germany, 2025

Naho Fujimoto is an excellent patent prosecution counsel and adviser, well versed in handling difficult patent matters, including drafting highly complex patent applications and taking on challenging opposition proceedings at the EPO. She is intelligent, proactive and tenacious in her approach. Naho is also very thoughtful, anticipating the needs of her clientele and providing advice that will advance their goals, while keeping budget in mind.

– IAM Patent 1000, 2025