Intellectual Property: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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Covington & Burling is a highly regarded practice, commended for its broad range of intellectual property services. The team advises on patent enforcement cases as well as trade mark and copyright protection, serving clients in cross-border technology transactions for IT companies and automotive manufacturers in particular. It offers further expertise in online data security and privacy issues and operates from its office in Seoul in conjunction with the disputes capabilities of its US offices. The law firm has additional experience advising on transactional and advisory IP issues. Its key clients include SK hynix and Samsung Display.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling represented Samsung in a patent infringement case filed by Larry Golden in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. The case includes three patents related to systems for locking, unlocking or disabling devices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are among the best in Korea, and one of the only international firms with a focus on IP."
"They are very responsive and thorough in their work product."
"They are among the best in Korea, and one of the only international firms with a focus on IP."
"They are very responsive and thorough in their work product."
Notable Practitioners
Scott Schrader is a highly regarded litigator, focusing his practice on cross-border intellectual property disputes. He provides expert handling of patent infringement litigation and investigations brought before the US International Trade Commission.
"Scott is a sharp and commercially savvy lawyer."
"Scott has a strong technical background and a keen eye for the details."