Mr. Ogata has extensive experience evaluating, managing, and licensing intellectual property worldwide.

Prior to joining J-IP Trade, Mr. Ogata was Founder and CEO of IP Bank of Japan, which provides intellectual property consulting services, including patent valuation and commercialization. Mr. Ogata was Executive Vice President and Chief Intellectual Property Officer of IP Bridge, Vice President of IP Management at NEC Corporation, and Deputy General Manager of IP Strategy at Arkray Inc.