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Intellectual Property | Global

South Korea

The Intellectual Property rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across South Korea.

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Band 1

  1. Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
    1
    Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Bae, Kim & Lee is a full-service law firm with the ability to advise on prosecution, transaction and litigation matters in respect of all IP assets. The team serves a diverse range of clients, including manufacturers of luxury brands, entertainment groups, pharmaceutical conglomerates and technology developers. In addition to leading cross-border litigation, the firm is frequently sought out for investigations and compliance advice involving trade secrets and is also able to advise on data protection and privacy matters.

  2. Lee & Ko
    1
    Lee & Ko
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked

    Lee & Ko fields a top-flight group of intellectual property lawyers with outstanding dispute resolution skills, representing market-leading technology and software companies. The practice also has a substantial group of patent attorneys to advise on IP prosecution matters. It frequently advises clients across a range of industries from pharmaceuticals and chemicals to IT and consumer goods, taking on trade mark, trade secret and copyright mandates.

  3. Kim & Chang
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Shin & Kim
    2
    Shin & Kim
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Yoon & Yang LLC
    2
    Yoon & Yang LLC
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked

    Yoon & Yang is recognised for its increasingly sophisticated practice and strong support from clients for its litigation abilities, especially in the IT and pharmaceutical sectors. The team services a domestic and multinational client base in respect of patent, trade mark, trade secret misappropriation and copyright infringement disputes. It is frequently instructed on cross-border IP litigation and also experienced in handling cases involving issues of competition law.

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Band 3

  1. Yulchon LLC
    3
    Yulchon LLC
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    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 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.

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Band 4

  1. Jipyong LLC
    4
    Jipyong LLC
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Jipyong houses a team of specialists handling various contentious IP mandates. The practice possesses expertise in advising on trade mark, copyright and patent infringements. It works with private corporations and government agencies.

  2. Cho & Partners
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4
  3. Lee International IP & Law
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4