Keiko’s practices focuses on developing and utilizing patent portfolios in a broad range of technologies, including ophthalmological surgical systems, medical devices, telecommunications, electro-optical systems, wireless devices, software, Internet services, and semiconductors.

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In her 12 years at Baker Botts, Keiko gained extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications. While at Alcon Labs, Keiko developed and managed a laser surgery patent portfolio, performed freedom-to-operate analyses, evaluated third parties as business opportunities, and drafted agreements.

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In graduate school, Keiko researched the history and philosophy of spacetime in general relativity theories. She did not like studying just one subject, so she became a patent attorney so she could learn about a variety of technologies. Keiko is quite happy with this decision!

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In her free time, Keiko and her dogs take classes in agility, nose work, and rally obedience. Keiko also plays bass guitar for a local ukulele ensemble.