Paul Hastings LLP has a well-established patent offering, covering patent litigation and inter partes review matters. The team is particularly strong in intellectual property disputes and is turned to by global multinationals and Korean conglomerates. Practice head Jong Han Kim is a seasoned litigator with deep knowledge of disputes, including intellectual property, trade secrets and cross-border investigations. Yangho Charles Shin is noted for his work in high-stakes disputes before the US federal courts, as well as in international arbitration.

Ropes & Gray LLP is a preeminent intellectual property practice in Korea. The firm is geared to support clients in the technology sector and brings additional expertise in the life sciences, chemicals and heavy industries. David Chun oversees the practice and is a name to note in intellectual property litigation, and also provides guidance on non-contentious matters to the firm’s major clients. Daniel (Hyun-Joong) Kim concentrates on patent litigation in a variety of technical fields, including smartphones, semiconductors and life sciences.

Drawing on the firm’s wider international presence, DLA Piper‘s Korean intellectual property team demonstrates skill in cross-border patent matters. Daniel Lee spearheads the team and is a key contact for US patent litigation. Sangwon Sung, who has a degree in electrical engineering, adds additional patent litigation aptitude to the team.