Intellectual Property: International Firms
Global Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 2
Contact number
+82.2.6321.3800Chambers Review
Paul Hastings is active on a range of IP matters including patent infringement, trade secret issues and IP litigation. The team acts for high-profile Korean clients in the technology and chemical sectors, and its key clients include Samsung Electronics, KCC Corporation, Korean Air and LG Display. A large network of offices allows the team to engage expertise from across Asia, Europe and North America.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings defended Samsung Electronics, Samsung Semiconductor, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor in a claim brought by Elm 3DS related to thirteen patents and targeting Samsung's three-dimensional memory chip found in its products.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul Hastings is one of our top go-to firms for patent litigation and PTAB proceedings."
"Paul Hastings is one of our top go-to firms for patent litigation and PTAB proceedings."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Jong Han is well regarded for his expertise in handling contentious intellectual property mandates, and is especially skilled in patent-related disputes. His experience is in high demand, attracting frequent instructions from high-profile domestic clients.
"We rely on him for his trusted counsel, loyalty, business acumen and judgement."