Three veteran McDermott Will & Emery IP partners recently departed to join the legal practice Rimon P.C., referencing their new environment’s improved adaptability on fee structures. Tomoki Tanida, Michael “Mike” Fogarty, and Takashi Saito recently moved to Rimon’s North Virginia branch, marking a significant shift in their professional trajectory. Along with them, a team of five patent agents, supportive crew members, and their fully Japanese client base have also switched from the Am Law 50 firm.
This strategic move will notably bolster Rimon’s growth within Intellectual Property (IP) circles and significantly aid in launching a brand-new Japanese practice meetup. Tanida, one of Rimon’s fresh partners, voiced that their erstwhile rate system had become a substantial deterrent in carrying out patent prosecution work effectively, hinting at a critical reason for their firm shift.
To gather more in-depth information about the scope and circumstances of this transition, their plans for the nascent Japan practice, and the future of their previous firm in light of this development, please refer to this article.