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Hyeon Gil Ryoo

Hyeon Gil Ryoo

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Intellectual Property, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Disputes Resolution, TMT

Career

Mr. Ryoo focuses his practice on IP rights enforcement with a particular emphasis on patents and trade secrets. Mr. Ryoo is also the head of Lee & Ko’s IP Prosecution Group. Given his technical background, Mr. Ryoo is well-positioned to represent clients in all major technical fields, including chemical, electrical and mechanical sciences. Moreover, Mr. Ryoo’s expertise in intellectual property litigation covers all venues, including prosecution matters before the Korean Intellectual Property Office, invalidation and scope confirmation trials before the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board and the Patent Court, and infringement actions before the judicial courts. Mr. Ryoo has also represented clients in cases such as a criminal matter related to trade secrets misappropriation. Mr. Ryoo received a B.S. degree in chemical technology from Seoul National University in 1994 and an LLM degree from University of Washington in 2009.

Professional Memberships

Korean Bar, Patent Bar

Personal

Mr. Ryoo has been accorded the honor being “Recognized Practitioner” in the field of Intellectual Property for the 2025 edition of Chambers Asia Pacific and Chambers Global. Mr. Ryoo was also selected as a future star in the field of Competition/Antitrust for the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Intellectual Property - South Korea

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Ryoo Hyeon Gil is active in patent disputes and has experience litigating before the Patent Court, the Korean Intellectual Property Office and the judicial courts. He also adeptly supports clients on international IP matters. He undertakes work on behalf of a range of clients from the pharmaceutical, chemical, manufacturing and technology industries.

Strengths

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  • Ryoo Hyeon Gil is very responsive and knowledgeable.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Lee & Ko (37)

North Korea

South Korea

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