Intellectual Property: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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Provided by Paul Hastings LLP
Paul Hastings’ reputation as one of the leading international firms in Korea, and one of the first to establish an office in Seoul, has enabled the firm to establish and maintain long-standing client relationships with some of the most economically significant clients in South Korea. These strong client relationships generate a consistent stream of high-profile, financially significant intellectual property matters, including a significant volume of IP filing, litigation and dispute work. The firm stands out amongst its international peers in South Korea, for the exceptional quality and complexity of matters handled, which typically require a nuanced understanding of the law, coupled with extensive cross-border capabilities.
Chambers Review
Paul Hastings is active on a range of IP matters including patent infringement, trade secret issues and IP litigation. The team acts for high-profile Korean clients in the technology and chemical sectors, and its key clients include Samsung Electronics, KCC Corporation, Korean Air and LG Display. A large network of offices allows the team to engage expertise from across Asia, Europe and North America.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings defended Samsung Electronics, Samsung Semiconductor, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor in a claim brought by Elm 3DS related to thirteen patents and targeting Samsung's three-dimensional memory chip found in its products.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul Hastings is one of our top go-to firms for patent litigation and PTAB proceedings."
"Paul Hastings is one of our top go-to firms for patent litigation and PTAB proceedings."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Jong Han is well regarded for his expertise in handling contentious intellectual property mandates, and is especially skilled in patent-related disputes. His experience is in high demand, attracting frequent instructions from high-profile domestic clients.
"We rely on him for his trusted counsel, loyalty, business acumen and judgement."