About

Provided by Yulchon LLC

  • Members: Our team is 100% devoted to IP, and it is populated by former judges, former KIPO administrative patent judges and patent examiners, former in-house counsel, and attorneys with technical degrees in various fields. We also have senior advisors who served as a congressman of the National Assembly and former data privacy officials. 
  • Excellent Track Record: We are happy to report that we built on last year’s successes by receiving favourable decisions in the district court and higher courts. 
  • Specialists in high stakes, contentious IP matters: We consistently serve as counsel for bet-the-company contentious matters and often obtain favourable rulings.  
  •  Industry Sector Strengths: Yulchon’s IP Practice is at the forefront of key IP litigation and transactions, and we represent leading companies in virtually all industries, including: Healthcare, Semiconductor, Entertainment and E-commerce.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - South Korea

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Yulchon is home to a range of legal talent and is especially well-regarded for its robust handling of contentious issues while ably handling non-contentious matters. The well regarded team comprises highly experienced IP practitioners and patent attorneys and attracts top-flight domestic and international clients in the pharmaceutical, electronics, fashion and entertainment spheres.

Work Highlights

  • Yulchon represented the Korean Intellectual Property Office in an administrative suit brought by an individual seeking the validity of his patent application which named an AI as the inventor.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jeong Yeol Choe
S
Jeong Yeol Choe
S
Senior Statespeople

Choe Jeong Yeol has a strong track record of conducting patent and trade mark litigation for high-profile domestic and international clients, particularly those operating in the technology, semiconductor and electronics sectors. He draws on 20 years' experience as a judge, including at the Patent Court of Korea.

Hyeong Joo Lim
2
Hyeong Joo Lim
2
Band 2

Lim Hyeong Joo often handles a range of contentious IP matters involving claims of trade mark, patent and copyright infringement, as well as providing high-level advice on emerging issues within IP. His expertise attracts instructions from both private corporations and public institutions.

He is recognised in the industry for his expertise in IP technology. He is an excellent lawyer.

Lim Hyeong Joo's professionalism and attitude is impeccable perfect.

Sang Tae Jeong
3
Sang Tae Jeong
3
Band 3

Jeong Sang Tae offers expertise in patent infringement claims and cross-border disputes, assisting clients in the pharmaceutical and fintech industries.

Jeong Sang Tae is approachable and highly trustworthy, and offers appropriate advice.

Cho Rong Yun
U
Cho Rong Yun
U
Up and Coming

Yun Cho Rong has expertise in patent infringement matters. Her clients come from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Yun Cho Rong is very diligent.

Yong Min Lee
U
Yong Min Lee
U
Up and Coming

Lee Yong Min has expertise in matters affecting media and entertainment industries, such as copyright law, broadcasting rights, music licensing and contracts in the entertainment industry.

He has an excellent ability to respond to both overseas and domestic legal affairs and IP work.

Lee Yong Min accurately identifies the client's needs and proposes appropriate solutions.

Ranked Lawyers at
Yulchon LLC

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South Korea

Intellectual Property

Jeong Yeol Choe
S
Jeong Yeol Choe
S
Senior Statespeople
Hyeong Joo Lim
2
Hyeong Joo Lim
2
Band 2
Sang Tae Jeong
3
Sang Tae Jeong
3
Band 3
Cho Rong Yun
U
Cho Rong Yun
U
Up and Coming
Yong Min Lee
U
Yong Min Lee
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Chung Hwan Choi

Doil Son

Doil Son

Head of Department

Hee Woo Jo

Jay Hoon Byun

Jeong Hoon Hwang

Jong Cheol Lee

Kyung Ae Yoon

Min Seung Ku

Mun Hui Kim

Sang Tae Jeong

Yong Min Lee

Clients

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Amorepacific Corporation

Chungho Nais Corporation

Hanwha Corporation

Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd.

Lotte Mart

Pohang Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (“POSCO”)

Qualcomm Incorporated

Samsung Bioepis

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. / Samsung Display

Swarovski

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Chemicals

Energy

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Utilities