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Shin & Kim

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : South Korea


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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.

Clients (33)

  • Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
  • SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
  • LMS Co. Ltd
  • KCC Corp.
  • Hanmi Parm Co., Ltd.
  • Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corporation
  • Kumho Asiana Group (Asiana Airlines)
  • Binggrae Co., Ltd.
  • Wemade Entertainment
  • Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)
  • Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
  • CJ CGV Co., Ltd. (CGV)
  • Helixmith Co. Ltd.
  • POSCO
  • Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd.
  • Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls Co., Ltd.
  • SD Biosensor, Inc.
  • Neo ICP Korea, Inc.
  • Medytox
  • DSME Construction
  • SMT Co., Ltd.
  • Breville Pty Ltd
  • KT Corporation
  • Golfzon Co., Ltd.
  • Keumyoung Entertainment Co., Ltd.
  • Cellular Biomedicine Group HKC Ltd.
  • 11 Street Co. Ltd.
  • Amosense Co., Ltd.
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc.
  • Hankook Technology Inc.
  • Hinton Grand Vacations Inc.
  • Korea United Pharm. INC
  • Korea Development Bank

Industries (21)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Construction

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - South Korea

Band 2

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

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  • 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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  • They were excellent in both technical understanding and legal strategy. They respond quickly and precisely to complex patent disputes.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • Shin & Kim has a detailed understanding of our business field and technology. It understands potential risks and gives response strategies.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleGhyo-Sun Park
    Senior StatespeopleGhyo-Sun Park

    Ghyo-Sun Park

    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.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Bo Kyung Lim
    Band 1Bo Kyung Lim

    Bo Kyung Lim

    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.

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Jootag Yoon
    Band 3Jootag Yoon

    Jootag Yoon

    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.

  • Band 4Kyle Choi
    Band 4Kyle Choi

    Kyle Choi

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

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Sang-Hyeok Im
    Band 4Sang-Hyeok Im

    Sang-Hyeok Im

    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.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Chang-Won Jeong
    Band 5Chang-Won Jeong

    Chang-Won Jeong

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
    • 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.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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