Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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Provided by Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
BKL’s IP Group is comprised of 29 IP attorneys-at-law from BKL and 58 patent attorneys specializing in various technical fields from BKL Patent Law Firm (“BKL PLF”). In addition, our IP Group has in-house researchers and staff members who have expertise in each of the technical fields covered by our practice. The combined forces of BKL and BKL PLF enable us to handle any IPR-related matter with specialized knowledge and efficiency; and, the close collaboration among our members ensures an efficient handling of our cases, resulting in a high rate of success for our clients.
The BKL IP Group provides the highest level of services to our clients based on our expertise and hands-on experience in the areas of IP litigation and dispute resolution. Our services in this area encompass representing clients in connection with the enforcement and dispute resolution involving IPR, including litigation, invalidation and revocation of trial decisions relating to patents, utility models, trademarks and design rights, and litigation for infringement of copyrights and trade secrets, as well as mediation and arbitration involving IP-related disputes.
The members of the BKL IP Group include former judges of the Patent Court and the Supreme Court, who bring their extensive experiences from their days as IP judges. We also have patent attorneys who have reviewed cases at the Intellectual Property Tribunal and the Patent Court.
Chambers Review
Bae, Kim & Lee is a full-service law firm with the ability to advise on prosecution, transaction and litigation matters in respect of all IP assets. The team serves a diverse range of clients, including manufacturers of luxury brands, entertainment groups, pharmaceutical conglomerates and technology developers. Its key clients include Apple, Actoz Soft, KT&G and Disney. In addition to leading cross-border litigation, the firm is frequently sought out for investigations and compliance advice involving trade secrets and is also able to advise on data protection and privacy matters.
Work Highlights
- Bae, Kim & Lee represented Iljin Diamond in a patent infringement claim regarding polycrystalline diamond cutters filed by US Synthetic before the US ITC and the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas. No violation was found by either the administrative law judge or the ITC, on grounds of the invalidity of the plaintiff's patents.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bae, Kim & Lee provides well-balanced advice with experienced legal knowledge and a deep understanding of industry practice."
"The team consists of experts in various fields so they could give us deep and broad legal advice."
"Bae, Kim & Lee provides well-balanced advice with experienced legal knowledge and a deep understanding of industry practice."
"The team consists of experts in various fields so they could give us deep and broad legal advice."
Notable Practitioners
Kwon Taeck Soo brings to bear his valuable experience as a former Patent Court and High Court judge to represent clients in patent invalidations, infringement cases and copyright disputes. He represents clients from a range of industries including pharmaceuticals, electronics and online gaming.
Lee Hoo Dong is well known for his long-term involvement in the IP market. He is particularly well versed in patent litigation in both the domestic and international spheres, and Japan in particular. He brings to bear over two decades of experience handling contentious IP work and advises domestic clients from the manufacturing and technology industries.
Kim Jihyun is well regarded for her experience in contentious IP matters, particularly in relation to trade secret, copyright and data protection issues. Her expertise attracts regular instructions from clients in a broad range of industries such as technology, media, and food and beverages. She also offers advice on non-contentious IP mandates and has advised Korean clients subject to US ITC investigations.
Kang Kijoong ascends in the rankings thanks to strong market support and is the leader of Bae, Kim & Lee's IP practice group. He has substantial experience handling cross-border IP disputes, and is particularly skilled in patent infringement and trade secret litigation.
Park Junghi built up long experience as a judge before joining Bae, Kim & Lee in 2013 to assist clients with contentious IP work. He regularly handles patent litigation, with a particular focus on pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical patents.
Kang Taeuk has particular experience advising on IP disputes, including copyright enforcement actions and royalty disputes. Drawing experience from his time serving as a judge, he typically represents entities in the technology, media and gaming sectors.
"He is one of the top IP lawyers in Korea."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
South Korea
Members
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Catherine Eun Kyeong Lee
Hankil D. Kang
Ingi Min
Head of Department
Jong Wook Lee
Head of Department
Kijoong Kang
Mun Ki Nam
Myung Kyu Lee
Susan Park
Tae Guen Kim