About Us
Noda Law Group specializes in protecting what makes your business unique. We combine cutting-edge legal insight with a sharp business focus to deliver smart, strategic intellectual property solutions. Our team advises both domestic and global clients on trademark, copyright, and IP matters with a deep understanding of innovation, brand value, and growth. Whether expanding into new markets, managing domestic and international portfolios, or navigating cross-border IP transactions or disputes, our experienced team delivers strategic, efficient solutions tailored to the complexities of business.
Masahiro (Masa) Noda
Managing Attorney
With over 20 years of experience at Am Law 100 firmsโincluding 11 years as a partnerโMasa founded Noda Law Group to deliver top-tier legal expertise through a more business-friendly, client-focused model.
Masa Nodaโs practice spans all areas of trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law. Known for his strong legal foundation and business-oriented approach, Masa offers practical, strategic counsel in brand development, trademark clearance, and prosecution.
In addition to his advisory work, Masa is an experienced litigator. He represents clients in cases involving trademark and copyright infringement, false advertising, proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, breach of contract, and internet-related disputes. His practice also includes intellectual property licensing, merchandising, anti-counterfeiting, data privacy and cybersecurity, contract disputes, acquisitions and divestitures, IP commercialization, and due diligence reviews.
Masa advises a diverse range of clientsโfrom startups to established companiesโacross industries such as consumer retail, personal care, food and beverage, restaurants, fintech, fashion, entertainment, and media.
As a native Japanese speaker fluent in both English and Japanese, Masa brings a deep understanding of Japanese business culture. He frequently serves as outside U.S. counsel for Japanese companies, offering guidance on enforcement and litigation strategies in Japaneseโan asset that many clients find especially valuable.