Bae, Kim & Lee LLC's intellectual property practice provides comprehensive advisory and litigation services related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, personal information and licensing transactions. Mun Ki Nam, who oversees the team, is a key advisor on IP transactions, including licensing and the IP aspects of M&A transactions. Taeck Soo Kwon lends his vast expertise across IP transactions and litigation to clients, and Jihyun Kim concentrates on trade secrets protection. Kijoong Kang has extensive experience in cross-border IP disputes, including before the US district courts and the International Trade Commission. Hojun Yeom is also a key contact in the practice.

DR & AJU LLC has a versatile team and as such is equipped to represent clients across various industries. Practice head Jong Sun Choi, who formerly served as a judge in the patent court of Korea, has developed a broad IP practice. Shin Jeong Lee and Jeong Eun Kim are also active practitioners in the team.

Jipyong LLC’s intellectual property group is well-equipped to handle litigation and disputes related to patents, utility models and trademarks, as well as handling emerging issues in the market, such as trade secrets and unfair competition. Co-head Jeong Kyu CHOI’s far-reaching practice spans copyright, trademark, design and trade secrets, while fellow practice head Jong Heo oversees litigation in the IP field, including copyright and trademark. Chang Ik Sun brings further expertise to the team on IP rights.

With a deep bench comprised of IP litigators, patent attorneys, patent engineers and foreign IP attorneys, Kim & Chang is highly regarded for its full coverage of IP rights, covering patents, trademarks, designs, trade secrets, unfair competition and copyrights. The team also demonstrates impressive cross-border aptitude, advising clients on IP disputes outside of Korea. Overseeing the team is Jay (Young-June) Yang, an industry veteran with expertise in patent and trademark prosecution and litigation strategy. In Hwan Kim concentrates on the enforcement and defence of patents for global pharmaceutical and chemical companies, while Won Kim is a point of contact for the IT, entertainment and gaming industries. With a background as a judge in the IP High Court, Minjung Park advises on patents, unfair competition and trade secret disputes. Jongmin Lee chiefly advises on disputes and transactions with intellectual property components. Patent attorneys Chul Hwan Jung, Young Kim, Monica Hyon Kyong Leeu, and Kang Kwon bring additional capabilities to the team.

Renowned for its ‘technical expertise across the IP and regulatory areas’, Lee & Ko‘s IP practice features a deep bench of seasoned litigators and patent attorneys, including former judges and practitioners with technical degrees. At the helm of the practice, Un Ho Kim is recognised in the market for his work on patent infringement and invalidation matters. Formerly a judge in the Patent Court, Heon Lee has well-rounded experience in IP disputes. With a unique background as a licensed pharmacist, Keum Nang Park lends her knowledge to pharmaceutical, medical devices and cosmetics companies. Kyungjin Kim chiefly focuses on patent litigation within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, while Jaewoo Kwak is recognised for his work on international patent and trade secrets disputes.

Lee International IP & Law is turned to by clients for assistance in IP prosecution and dispute resolution, with the IP litigation team experienced in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights and unfair competition. Terry Taehong Kim is a key name for patent prosecution, particularly in electronics, semiconductors and mechanical technologies. Jin-Hoe Kim is experienced in chemical and pharmaceutical patents, and Yoon Suk Shin is noted for her work in the chemicals and life sciences industries, having acted for chemicals and biotechnology companies in patent infringements and invalidation proceedings. The trio jointly lead the practice.

Regarded as ‘highly experienced and knowledgeable in patent and trademark prosecution and strategy’, PI IP LAW (LEE, PARK & ASSOCIATES) is particularly active in the fashion, sports, entertainment, media and technology sectors. Founder and managing partner of the firm Daeho Lee couples an engineering background with experience in brand protection, licensing and enforcement. Co-founder Gunhong Park is the key contact for luxury brands, software firms and consumer goods companies on trademark and copyright protection. Jaeyoon Kim is noted for his work on challenging KIPO-imposed penalties.

With a team of domestic and foreign attorneys with scientific and technical backgrounds, Shin & Kim provides a comprehensive offering, particularly noted for its work in both domestic and cross-border IP litigation. Registered Korean patent attorney Bo Kyung Lim heads the team, specialising in patent, trademark and copyright litigation. Ghyo Sun Park adds additional litigation aptitude to the team, covering trade secret cases and product liability issues. With previous experience serving as judge in the Patent Court, Jootag Yoon heads the patent team, while Jinhee Lee lends her background in pharmacy to act in pharmaceutical invention patents. Chang-won Jeong has a demonstrable track record in trade secret matters.

Yoon & Lee’s IP practice is a leading name in the market for patent and trademark work thanks to its large team of patent attorneys and technical specialists. The firm is especially active in handling contentious patent matters in patent and law courts, and is also well versed in patent and trademark prosecution. Dong-yol Yoon, the founder and managing partner of the firm, is a market veteran who has established the firm as a key advisor to large companies. Sang-yong Lee leads on trademark and design, overseeing the full life cycle of proceedings. Byeong-ok Song oversees the mechatronics team, specialising in optics and semiconductors, and Ji-Man Park heads the telecoms team, acting on network systems and communications. At the helm of the standard essential patent team, Yong-won Lee handles patent matters in business models, semiconductors and mobile stations.

Yoon & Yang LLC has recently established a trade secret group and a biohealth centre focusing on trade secret disputes in the pharmaceutical industry. To strengthen this area, they have hired Dong Young Shin, a former examiner at the National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation. Donju Kwon leads the IP team, with experience in patents, trademarks, designs and trade secrets disputes. Changkwon Kim is well-versed in disputes for pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare companies, while Sejung Lee’s practice sits at the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property.

Yulchon is actively involved in contentious IP matters, representing a diverse range of clients in high-stakes cases in sectors such as healthcare, semiconductors and entertainment. Doil Son spearheads the practice, focusing on data privacy, cybersecurity and ICT. Jeong Yeol Choe is a name to note in patent cases, having represented clients in civil, administrative and criminal cases relating to patents. Min Seung Ku and Yong Min Lee are both key practitioners in the group for IP litigation. Hyeong Joo Lim is both a lawyer and patent attorney, with particular experience in technology leakage and trade secret litigation. Similarly, Hee Woo Jo is licensed as both a lawyer and a patent attorney in Korea, acting in the protection and defence of the intellectual property of companies across key industries.