About

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Intellectual property laws are increasingly affected by the globalization and digitization of the IP industry. To enforce IP rights effectively, the IP holder must obtain effective advice from specialists who understand the underlying field to which the IP rights relate.

Our Intellectual Property Practice Group consists of a large pool of lawyers who hold other relevant qualifications in addition to their license to practice law(e.g., patent attorneys and pharmacists). This diverse pool of professionals allows us to grasp the wider context of the IP rights requiring commercialization or protection. To cope with the constantly changing business environment in the areas of copyright, telecommunications, trade secrets, product liability and information technology, the IP Practice Group also brings together the full capabilities of the firm to provide a “one-stop” service.

The IP Practice Group delivers tailored advice throughout the entire intellectual-property-management process, from initial application and registration of various industrial property rights, submission of opinions and objections, trials and other litigious matters. It represents clients throughout negotiations and during legal risk assessments, litigation and enforcement matters. The Group’s depth of understanding, experience and up-to-date industry expertise allows efficient delivery of comprehensive and effective solutions to a variety of intellectual property-related issues to our clients.

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Intellectual Property - South Korea

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Shin & Kim fields a respected team that handles contentious and transactional matters, offering extensive technical expertise in areas such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and software development. The team possesses notable experience serving clients on domestic and cross-border patent, copyright and trade mark matters, as well as trade secret issues. It also assists with availability searches as well as IP due diligence in connection with transactions and licensing agreements. The practice demonstrates expertise in cutting-edge IP areas such as copyrighting of games, cybersquatting and content streaming.

Work Highlights

  • Shin & Kim represented Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical in dispute with Novartis on whether the patent for Entresto, a heart failure medication, was infringed.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ghyo-Sun Park
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Ghyo-Sun Park
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Senior Statespeople

Park Ghyo-Sun heads the IP practice and has vast experience advising on patent infringement and patent invalidation actions as well as trade secret disputes. His expertise is frequently sought out by domestic entities in various sectors including media, broadcasting and manufacturing.

Park Ghyo-Sun is very knowledgeable and handles both general litigation and intellectual property cases.

Bo Kyung Lim
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Bo Kyung Lim
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Band 1

Lim Bo Kyung has extensive experience handling a wide range of IP disputes, covering trade secrets issues in addition to patent, trade mark and copyright infringement. He acts for pharmaceutical, electronics and construction electronics companies, among others.

He has extensive understanding and experience with foreign IP systems.

Lim Bo Kyung is an outstanding expert who quickly grasps complex technical and legal issues and provides clear and practical IP advice.

Jootag Yoon
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Jootag Yoon
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Band 3

Yoon Jootag offers a wealth of experience in litigation regarding patents, trade marks, copyright, as well as trade secrets. He offers deep experience from his time as a judge at the Seoul High Court.

Kyle Choi
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Kyle Choi
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Band 4

Kyle Choi is recognised due to his strong recognition for his international IP expertise. He assists clients with cross-border trade mark and copyright infringement and patent invalidation matters.

He is fluent in both English and Korean, and quickly grasps the technical aspects of products.

He is highly experienced and skilled and guides clients on overseas IP litigation.

Sang-Hyeok Im
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Sang-Hyeok Im
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Band 4

Im Sang-Hyeok has a notable focus on advising clients in the music and entertainment industries in relation to copyright infringement matters.

Im Sang-Hyeok has the ability to solve complex problems by pointing out the core of the problem with excellent insight and turning it into a simple issue.

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Chang-Won Jeong
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Band 5

Jeong Chang-Won is a specialist in trade secret theft litigation, regularly representing technology companies against former employees. He also assists clients with patent disputes.

He has a strong understanding of the industry in which the company operates and excels in research, effectively identifying evidence relevant to each case. His case resolution skills are outstanding.

He is proficient in both trade secret-related technology and legal theory.

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South Korea

Intellectual Property

Ghyo-Sun Park
S
Ghyo-Sun Park
S
Senior Statespeople
Bo Kyung Lim
1
Bo Kyung Lim
1
Band 1
Jootag Yoon
3
Jootag Yoon
3
Band 3
Kyle Choi
4
Kyle Choi
4
Band 4
Sang-Hyeok Im
4
Sang-Hyeok Im
4
Band 4
5
Chang-Won Jeong
5
Band 5

Members

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Bong Joo Song

Chang-Won Jeong

Eesun Kwon

Ghyo-Sun Park

Ghyo-Sun Park

Head of Department

Jootag Yoon

Kyle J. Choi

Sang-Hyeok Im

Woo Gyun Kim

Yong Joon Cho

Yoon Hee Kim

Clients

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11 Street Co. Ltd.

2 SD Biosensor, Inc.

Amosense Co., Ltd.

Binggrae Co., Ltd.

Breville Pty Ltd

CJ CGV Co., Ltd. (CGV)

Cellular Biomedicine Group HKC Ltd.

Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corporation

DSME Construction

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Golfzon Co., Ltd.

Hankook Technology Inc.

Hanmi Parm Co., Ltd.

Helixmith Co. Ltd.

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.

KCC Corp.

KT Corporation

Keumyoung Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Korea Development Bank

Korea United Pharm. INC

Kumho Asiana Group (Asiana Airlines)

LMS Co. Ltd

Medytox

Neo ICP Korea, Inc.

POSCO

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

SMT Co., Ltd.

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.

Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)

Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd.

Wemade Entertainment

Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls Co., Ltd.

Industries

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Banks

Construction & Materials

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation