Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
Band 3
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+82 2 528 5200About
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
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.
Work Highlights
- Yulchon secured punitive damages for wilful patent infringement on behalf of HS against HC Company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Yulchon IP team provides specialised skills and a deep understanding of the industries. They have the perfect team composition and teamwork and are good at solving complex problems."
"The cases we worked with were very complex, both technically and legally, and Yulchon handled them impeccably."
"The Yulchon IP team provides specialised skills and a deep understanding of the industries. They have the perfect team composition and teamwork and are good at solving complex problems."
"The cases we worked with were very complex, both technically and legally, and Yulchon handled them impeccably."
Notable Practitioners
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.
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.
"I think he is one of the most reliable IP lawyers in this industry."
Yoon Kyung Ae focusses on patent infringement and invalidation in the pharmaceutical industry. She has a doctorate in pharmaceutical science and a patent attorney licence.
Jeong Sang Tae offers expertise in patent infringement claims and cross-border disputes, assisting clients in the pharmaceutical and fintech industries.
Ranked Lawyers at
Yulchon LLC
South Korea
Members
Provided by Yulchon LLC
Chung Hwan Choi
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