Naoki Asaba is an intellectual property professional with more than 10 years of experience in patent pool management, patent litigation, licensing negotiations, patent prosecution, and research and development. Since January 2025, Mr. Asaba has worked at Maxell, Ltd., where he manages patent pool activities, including standard-essential patent submissions and registrations and contract renewals. He also supports patent litigation and licensing negotiations and handles patent filing and prosecution, combining legal expertise with technical knowledge in global intellectual property matters. Before joining Maxell, Mr. Asaba spent approximately 18 years at Fujitsu Limited. His responsibilities included patent pool management, royalty income and expenses, contract renewals, audit support, patent litigation, licensing negotiations, and patent prosecution. He began his career at Seiko Precision Inc. in 1998, engaging in research and development, completing an assignment in Silicon Valley, and handling patent filing and prosecution. His career reflects extensive practical experience across intellectual property functions and responsibilities.