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Ohashi & Horn LLP Partner Hiromasa Ohashi was invited to present on business negotiation at a seminar in New York City hosted by a Japanese company, frequently lauded as the industry leader in supplying gas and energy services globally and whose stock is listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and attended by an audience of acclaimed executives from various parts of Japan.

Ohashi & Horn LLP secured a total victory for a Japanese company in a dispute involving the breach of a joint venture agreement related to a project in Guam. The dispute was litigated before an arbitrator and included multiple depositions of Japanese witnesses in Japanese and simultaneously translated into English, extensive litigation regarding discovery issues and the discovery obligations of a Japanese parent company that was not a party to the arbitration and thousands of pages of Japanese documents. A final in-person hearing was held before the arbitrator and witness testimony was taken from Japanese witnesses in Japanese and simultaneously translated into English. The arbitrator issued an award in favor of Ohashi & Horn LLP’s client for the full amount of monetary damages requested, as well as attorneys’ fees and interest.

Ohashi & Horn LLP served as legal counsel to our client, a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese energy company, whose stock is listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, in connection with its acquisition of an industrial gas manufacturer and distributor in Montana. Ohashi & Horn LLP counseled the client in the overall process, from drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement until closing of the transaction.

Ohashi & Horn LLP served as legal counsel to a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese food manufacturer and seller in its acquisition of assets from a bankruptcy estate related to a food processing center in New York. Ohashi & Horn LLP counseled the client throughout the entire transaction, from drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement, to participating in a bankruptcy auction and negotiating other key ancillary transaction documents, through the closing of the acquisition.

Ohashi & Horn LLP served as legal counsel to our client, a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese dental organization, in its acquisition of a Texas dental laboratory. Ohashi & Horn LLP counseled the client throughout the entire transaction, from drafting and negotiating the letter of intent and purchase agreement, to drafting and negotiating the key employment agreements, commercial lease, and other ancillary transaction documents, through the closing of the acquisition.

Ohashi & Horn LLP served as legal counsel to our client, a Japanese equipment manufacturer, in its acquisition of the assets and business of a Texas boat dealer. Ohashi & Horn LLP counseled the client in the overall process, from drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement until closing of the transaction, which occurred on this day.

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced that it has finalized the corporate reorganization of multiple North American subsidiaries of a leading Japanese pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, whose stock is listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Ohashi & Horn LLP counseled the client in the overall reorganization process, including the drafting of necessary corporate documents.

Ohashi & Horn LLP served as legal counsel to our client, a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese energy company, whose stock is listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, in connection with its acquisition of a specialty gas distributor in Nevada. Ohashi & Horn LLP counseled the client in the overall process, from drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement until closing of the transaction.

Ohashi & Horn LLP served as legal counsel to our client, a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese energy company, whose stock is listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, in connection with its acquisition of several hydrogen stations in California. Ohashi & Horn LLP counseled the client in the overall process, from drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement until closing of the transaction, which occurred on this day.

Ohashi & Horn LLP served as counsel to a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese company whose stock is listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and that provides CRO services and staffing services, in connection with its acquisition of a U.S. company. Ohashi & Horn LLP counseled the client in the overall process, drafting and negotiating the stock purchase agreement and other key transaction documents, until closing of the transaction.

Ohashi & Horn LLP Partner Hiromasa Ohashi gave a presentation titled “Business Negotiations in the United States,” using M&A transactions as examples, at a U.S. subsidiary of a major Japanese financial institution.

Ohashi & Horn LLP served as counsel to a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese pharmaceutical-related company, whose stock is listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, in connection with its acquisition of the stock of a U.S. pharmaceutical-related company. Ohashi & Horn LLP counseled the client in the overall process, from executing the initial MOU until closing of the transaction, which occurred on this day.

Ohashi & Horn LLP Partner Jeff Horn has been named to the 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list. He was selected to the list for the fifth consecutive year. Please see Jeff Horn’s Super Lawyer Attorney’s profile: https://profiles.superlawyers.com/texas/dallas/lawyer/jeff-horn-jr/4a84ea2c-e9a2-418b-860c-91a1137e56ee.html

Ohashi & Horn LLP Founding Partner Hiromasa Ohashi's interview is featured in the January 2014 issue of Fole, a Japanese monthly publication published by Mizuho Research Institute Ltd.

Ohashi & Horn LLP founding partner Hiromasa Ohashi's third book "Absolute Theory of Successful Negotiation and 70 Power Phrases," was published in Japan on July 4, 2014. The book discusses “absolute theories” of negotiation and highlights know-how that is useful in all stages of negotiation—from the early stages until the closing. The book also introduces “power phrases” that can be used in negotiation situations.

Ohashi & Horn LLP Partner Jeff Horn was featured in the Japan-America Society of Dallas-Fort Worth-sponsored program "Impact of Japan on North America: Doing Business Together." The recent influx of Japanese companies in North Texas offers challenges and opportunities for local companies. Jeff Horn discussed and provided insight regarding the practical issues and cultural differences that arise when Americans and Japanese do business together.

Jeff J. Horn Jr., co-founder of international law firm Ohashi & Horn LLP, has been recognized by his peers in the legal community in the 2013 edition of Texas Super Lawyers, which identifies the state's top attorneys based on more than 70,000 peer nominations and independent research by the publication's editors. The final published list represents no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state. Mr. Horn maintains an extremely diverse international transactional and litigation practice that includes structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex international mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships; commercial litigation; and establishing and maintaining intellectual property licensing and enforcement programs. Mr. Horn has more than 20 years of experience related to Asia, including living in Japan for two years, and is especially adept at handling complex cross-border matters. Fluent in Japanese, Mr. Horn represents numerous subsidiaries and affiliates of well-known Japanese companies, and Japanese governmental organizations. He also represents U.S. companies in their efforts to penetrate the Japanese market and in negotiating agreements and resolving disputes with Japanese counterparties. Practicing in Dallas, New York, and Tokyo—three of the world’s most competitive business centers—Mr. Horn has a proven track record of success. The challenges he faces in his international, multi-faceted practice give him an uncommon perspective and understanding of the global business environment in which his clients operate. About Ohashi & Horn LLP Ohashi & Horn LLP is a specialized law firm that represents a select group of clients in mergers and acquisitions, complex commercial litigation, labor and employment matters, and developing, managing and protecting intellectual property assets. The firm also maintains one of the largest practices in the United States that specializes in representing Japanese companies conducting business in the United States and U.S. companies attempting to penetrate the Japanese market. For more information, please visit http://www.ohashiandhorn.com. Please see Mr. Horn's Super Lawyers Attorney Profile at the following link: http://www.superlawyers.com/texas/lawyer/Jeff-Horn-Jr/4a84ea2c-e9a2-418b-860c-91a1137e56ee.html

Ohashi & Horn LLP Partner Hiromasa Ohashi gave a presentation regarding "U.S. Style Negotiation Techniques" at a seminar hosted by Corporate Management Forums, Inc. (Keiei Chousa Kenkyukai), a Japanese company, and sponsored by Financial Management Forums, Inc. (Kinyu Zaimu Kenkyukai), a Japanese company.

Ohashi & Horn LLP Partner Hiromasa Ohashi gave a presentation titled "Learning about U.S. Negotiation Techniques" at an internal training session for executives of a joint venture company, which was formed by two leading electronics manufacturers in Japan and South Korea. Over 140 participants attended and an engaging Q&A session followed the seminar.

Ohashi & Horn LLP Partner Hiromasa Ohashi's contributed article "U.S. Negotiation Style for International Agreements" is published in the January 2013 edition of Chuokeizai-sha, Inc.'s "Business Law Journal."

Ohashi & Horn LLP Partner Hiromasa Ohashi gave a presentation regarding "Settlement Negotiations in U.S. Litigation" at a seminar hosted by the Commerce Division of the Dallas Japanese Association.

Ohashi & Horn LLP Partner Hiromasa Ohashi gave a presentation regarding "Settlement Negotiations in U.S. Litigation" at a seminar jointly hosted by Japan Business Association of Houston and JETRO Houston.

Ohashi & Horn LLP Partner Hiromasa Ohashi gave a presentation regarding the "Global Thinking Required of the Japanese" at a seminar hosted by the Tokyo Izumo Students Association, an association that boasts a 129-year history.

Ohashi & Horn LLP Founding Partner Hiromasa Ohashi's interview is featured in NY Japion.

Ohashi & Horn LLP Founding Partner Hiromasa Ohashi's interview is featured in the July 5, 2011 issue of Economist, a Japanese publication published by Mainichi Newspapers Co. Ltd.

Ohashi & Horn LLP Founding Partner Hiromasa Ohashi's interview is featured in the Spring 2011 issue of Think!, a Japanese publication published by Toyo Keizai, Inc.

Ohashi & Horn LLP Founding Partner Hiromasa Ohashi spoke at a seminar hosted by Alliance for Business Professional Services (ABPS), a professional network that provides support to Japanese companies. Hiromasa Ohashi 's presentation is titled "The Art of Negotiation."

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced that it closed the sale of a major Japanese medical equipment supplier’s ultrasonic surgical device division to a publicly-traded U.S. medical technology company. The U.S./Japan cross-border transaction presented a myriad of complex international business and law issues and required nearly two years to complete. Ohashi & Horn LLP provided a range of services far beyond those provided by traditional law firms including building a team of experts to value the transaction; developing and formulating the acquisition strategy; identifying, screening and initiating discussions with potential purchasers; structuring and negotiating transaction terms; negotiating and drafting all transaction and other required legal documentation; negotiating relationships with distributors, vendors, licensing partners and other counterparties in the U.S., Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Cuba, Turkey, Argentina, Pakistan, Brazil, Spain, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, India, and Egypt; dealing with government agencies and licensure issues in the U.S., Japan, China, and Korea; and closing the transaction.

The Art of Successful Discussion, written by Ohashi & Horn LLP founding partner Hiromasa Ohashi, was released at all major Japanese bookstores on November 13, 2009. The book highlights discussion techniques and theories Mr. Ohashi developed while representing clients. The Art of Successful Discussion is published by Diamond Inc.

Ohashi & Horn LLP Partner Hiromasa Ohashi gave a presentation regarding U.S. labor and employment matters, including the recent changes to COBRA pursuant to The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, in Houston, TX on March 5, 2009 and in Dallas, TX on March 6, 2009. If you would like more information on the topics presented at the lecture, please contact us.

Ohashi & Horn LLP finalized the liquidation of the U.S. subsidiary of a major computer monitor manufacturer. Throughout the liquidation process, Ohashi & Horn LLP was involved in all matters from the termination of the employees to obtaining the necessary tax clearance certificates from the State and to communicating the status and results to its parent company.

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced that it has finalized the corporate reorganization of the U.S. operation of a leading Japanese publishing company. Ohashi & Horn LLP established a new New York company in connection with such reorganization, and the new U.S. entity’s publishing operations will commence later this year.

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced that it has finalized the corporate reorganization of the U.S. operation of a major Japanese corporation that manufactures and sells ethical drugs and diagnostic reagents. The reorganization was successfully completed in a transaction intended to qualify as a tax-free contribution of capital under Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced that it has been engaged by a U.S. corporation and its Japanese parent company, both a part of a global enterprise that manufactures and sell medical equipment, to act as their sole and exclusive agent to contact and communicate with potential buyers of their business in the United States.

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced that it has filed a Request for Arbitration with the International Court of Arbitration against manufacturers of coaters used in the production of flat panel displays in connection with a theft of trade secrets dispute. The Request was filed on behalf of the Dallas-based technology company that created the technology.

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced that it has successfully finalized the merger and corporate reorganization of two U.S. subsidiaries of a major Japanese corporation, a leading expert in the construction of social and industrial infrastructures.

The Art of Negotiation, written by Ohashi & Horn LLP founding partner Hiromasa Ohashi, was released at all major Japanese bookstores on January 18, 2007. The book is based on Mr. Ohashi’s experiences practicing law in the United States. Specifically, the book highlights 50 negotiation tips, tactics, and theories Mr. Ohashi developed while representing clients. After only one week in print, The Art of Negotiation was ranked number 5 on Book Stop’s (Shibuya branch) Business Material Category’s top sellers list. The Art of Negotiation is published by Diamond Inc. http://book.diamond.co.jp/cgi-bin/d3olp114cg?isbn=%34%2D%34%37%38%2D%37%33%33%34%36%2D%32.

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced the filing of an additional theft of trade secrets case in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, against manufacturers of coaters used in the production of flat panel displays. The suit is the third suit filed on behalf of the Dallas-based technology company that created the technology at issue. The previous cases were settled after the defendants agreed to enter into agreements that generated multi-million dollar payments to the client.

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced that it has settled the breach of contract suit it brought on behalf of the U.S. subsidiary of a leading publicly-traded Japanese information systems company in New York Supreme Court. The settlement resulted in the defendant making a substantial payment to the firm's client.

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced that a settlement has been reached in the patent infringement suit filed against a major Taiwanese equipment manufacturer in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division. The settlement is the second major settlement achieved in connection with the firms' continuing enforcement of a patent portfolio related to optical disk drive technology owned by a publicly-traded Japanese electronics company. The settlement was hailed as a resounding victory that resulted in a license agreement requiring payments for past infringement and future royalties.

Ohashi & Horn LLP client Brandon Freeman was named to The Dallas Business Journal Forty under 40 list of leading entrepreneurs in Dallas / Fort Worth. Ohashi & Horn LLP founding partner Jeff Horn represented Mr. Freeman in connection with the entrepreneurial ventures that led to the award, including LayerOne, Cypress Industries, Architel, and Foris Gaming.

Ohashi & Horn LLP filed an additional patent infringement suit today against a major Taiwanese electronics manufacturer in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division. The suit is part of the firms' continuing enforcement efforts related to a patent portfolio covering optical disk drive technology that is owned by a publicly-traded Japanese electronics company.

Ohashi & Horn LLP filed a patent infringement suit today against a major Taiwanese electronics manufacturer in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division. The suit is part of the firms' continuing enforcement efforts related to a patent portfolio covering optical disk drive technology that is owned by a publicly-traded Japanese electronics company.

Ohashi & Horn LLP filed a patent infringement suit today against a major U.S. telecommunication provider and a major Japanese electronics manufacturer in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. The suit was filed on behalf of a Dallas-based technology company that holds several patents related to handheld electronic communication devices.

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced that they have settled allegations of patent infringement lodged by their client, a publicly-traded Japanese electronics company, against a the leading Taiwanese manufacturer of optical disk drives. The patents at issue relate to optical disk drive technology. The settlement was hailed as a resounding victory that resulted in a license agreement requiring a multi-million dollar payment for past infringement and millions of dollars in future royalties.

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced that its continued growth will enable it to open a Tokyo office and expand its New York City office in 2006. Co-founding partner Jeff Horn stated, “We began as a small regional firm with big ambitions, and our success in Dallas allowed Hiromasa Ohashi to successfully open our New York City office last year. The continued reemergence of the Japanese economy and the ever-increasing scope of projects being assigned to us require that we open a Tokyo office. Our Dallas office will continue to serve as the anchor of the firm and serve our broad base of clients across the Southwest. We also plan to hire additional Japanese lawyers licensed in Japan and the United States, as well as bi-lingual U.S. attorneys and Japanese support staff members in both our Tokyo and New York City offices. Hiromasa Ohashi and I will continue to divide our time among all of our offices, as clients’ needs dictate. We look forward to continuing our growth by delivering results-driven, best-in-class legal services.”

Ohashi & Horn LLP and its client, a Dallas-based technology company, announced the launch of the next phase of their initiative to license patented coating technology to equipment manufacturers that utilize the technology in producing coating equipment for manufacturers of flat panel displays. “This technology has not only hastened the mass production of revolutionary new products such as flat panel displays, it has spawned a new industry that builds the equipment necessary to produce such products,” reported Ohashi & Horn LLP co-founder, Jeff Horn. “These equipment builders have collectively sold hundreds of millions of dollars worth of equipment that is based on this technology. Our job is to ensure that our client is paid a reasonable royalty for this technology. The team we have assembled, which includes best-in-class litigators and intellectual property lawyers, as well as native Japanese and bilingual American attorneys with extensive experience in Japan, is positioned to obtain the best possible result in the shortest time frame. This initiative is not just about obtaining royalties -- it’s about building new relationships for our client in Japan. We are uniquely positioned to achieve that objective.”

Ohashi & Horn LLP was recently selected by a publicly-traded Japanese corporation with over 650 restaurants throughout Japan to assist it in launching its U.S. operations. On November 11, 2005 the client executed definitive agreements (negotiated, drafted and structured by Ohashi & Horn LLP attorneys) to acquire four New York City restaurant concepts and a Queens food-preparation facility. The client intends to open additional locations and launch additional concepts in the United States in the near future and will look to Ohashi & Horn LLP for continued advice regarding a range of general corporate, commercial, tax and immigration matters.

Ohashi & Horn LLP announced that it has been engaged as New York litigation counsel to the U.S. subsidiary of a leading publicly-traded Japanese ad agency. The firm’s first assignment involves a breach of contract suit filed in New York Supreme Court. Ohashi & Horn LLP co-founder Jeff Horn stated, “Ohashi & Horn LLP looks forward to this opportunity to expand our litigation practice in New York and to deliver our Japanese-owned clients in New York the same unique services we pioneered in Texas.”

Ohashi & Horn LLP and its client announced that a settlement has been reached in the theft of trade secrets lawsuit filed against a publicly-traded Republic of (Southern) Korea equipment manufacturer, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. The settlement was hailed as a resounding victory that exceeded the client’s expectations. Ohashi & Horn LLP co-founder Jeff Horn reported that the quick settlement was “only possible due to a thorough investigation and due diligence process that included the use of Korean consultants, a comprehensive litigation strategy designed to force early negotiations and finally, relentless pressure and skill applied after negotiations commenced.” “Our team of over twenty professionals and our licensing strategy more than proved themselves in this engagement,” Horn continued, “and we delivered an amount, net of our fee that exceeded the client’s demand prior to engaging us and all in a time frame of less than 60 days. We are very eager to move to the next stage of our licensing initiative and look forward to achieving similar results in future licensing negotiations.”

Ohashi & Horn LLP filed suit today against a publicly-traded Republic of (South) Korea equipment manufacturer in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. The suit was filed on behalf of a Dallas-based technology company for which the firms serve as exclusive intellectual property litigation and licensing counsel. The suit alleges, among other things, theft and misappropriation of trade secrets and proprietary information related to patented technology used in various applications such as coating flat panel displays.

As a result of its growth over the past three years, Ohashi & Horn LLP tripled the size of its New York office and relocated to 1140 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2001, New York, New York 10036.

Ohashi & Horn LLP has been engaged to serve as intellectual property litigation and licensing counsel to a Dallas-based technology company. The firms initially intend to file suit alleging infringement of several U.S. patents regarding extrusion coating technology used, among other things, to coat flat panel devises. The firms are also investigating the possibility of filing an action with the U.S. International Trade Commission to exclude infringing devices from entering the U.S. The firm will also assist in grooming and monetizing the client's intellectual property portfolio, including seeking out and negotiating with potential licensees.

Ohashi & Horn LLP has been selected as counsel to the Compliance Committee created by the boards of directors of three major affiliated Japanese-owned chemical producers. In this role, Ohashi & Horn LLP attorneys will advise committee members regarding a range of legal and regulatory matters.

Ohashi & Horn LLP has been engaged as intellectual property litigation and licensing counsel to a publicly-traded Japanese computer peripherals company. In this capacity, the firm will provide counsel regarding managing, grooming, defending and monetizing the client's intellectual property assets.

Ohashi & Horn LLP recently completed the closure of a Japanese corporation's Texas office. The firm provided advice related to all aspects of the cessation of Texas operations including structuring and negotiating severance agreements with all Texas employees.

Ohashi & Horn LLP was engaged by the U.S. subsidiary of a major Japanese corporation with offices in Richardson, Texas in need of a new, larger, mixed-use office space. The firm successfully negotiated the termination of the client's current lease as well as the lease for its new facility in Irving, TX.

Ohashi & Horn LLP was recently engaged to obtain a U.S. export license for a product developed by a leading encryption software developer. The engagement included extensive coordination and consultation with the Bureau of Industry & Security, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The firm obtained the necessary export license in an expeditious manner, allowing the client to meet a rigorous delivery schedule required by foreign counterparties.