Bio
Profile
Experience
Kim & Chang (2000-Present)
Corporate Counsel, Symbol Technologies, Inc. (1998-2000)
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P. (1997-1998)
Law Clerk to Honorable Raymond C. Clevenger, III, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1996-1997)
Fish & Neave (1992-1996)
Representative Activitiesshow
Awards
- Notable Star, Managing IP Stars (Euromoney, 2022-2023)
- Leading Lawyer, Who’s Who Legal: IP - Patents (Who’s Who Legal, 2021, 2022)
- Leading Lawyer, Who’s Who Legal: Korea, Intellectual Property (Who’s Who Legal, 2019, 2023)
- Leading Lawyer for Intellectual Property, Legal Times Leading Lawyers 2017 (Legal Times, 2017)
- Patent Star, Managing IP Stars (Euromoney, 2017-2021)
- IP Star, Managing IP Stars (Euromoney, 2014-2015)
- IAM Patent 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners (IAM, 2014-2023)
- Leading Patent Practitioner, Expert Guides: Guide to the World’s Leading Patent Law Practitioners (Euromoney, 2013, 2015)
- Leading Lawyer, Asialaw Leading Lawyers: Intellectual Property (Euromoney, 2012-2013)
- Leading Patent Practitioner, IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners (IAM, 2012-2013)
- Recommended Lawyer, PLC Which Lawyer? (PLC, 2012)
- Leading Individual, Chambers Global: Intellectual Property (Chambers and Partners, 2011-2017)
- Leading Lawyer, PLC Which Lawyer? (PLC, 2011)
- Leading Patent Litigator, IAM Patent Litigation 250 (IAM, 2011)
- Sole recipient for IP in Korea, International Law Office Client Choice Award (2011)
- “Highly Recommended,” MIP IP Handbook (Euromoney, 2011)
- Leading Individual, Chambers Asia-Pacific: Intellectual Property (Chambers and Partners, 2010-2017)
- Leading Technology Licensing Practitioner, IAM Licensing 250 (IAM, 2010-2011)
- Leading Expert for IP in Korea, Legal Media Group Expert Guide, IFLR 1000 (Euromoney)
- “Outstanding Practitioner,” The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (Legalease, 2010-2011)
- “Really Dedicated” and “Top Ranking Legal and IP Professional,” Asialaw Profiles (Euromoney, 2010)
- “Brilliant Communicator,” “Foreign Clients’ Go-to Guy on Cross-Border Litigation” and “Truly Excellent and Dependable,” Chambers Global (2011) and Chambers Asia-Pacific (2008-2011)
Publications/Activities
- Trade Secret Protection: A Global Guide – Korea Chapter, Globe Law and Business (Co-author, 2015)
- Korean Customs Actions Become Available for Patent and Design Rights, BNA’s World Intellectual Property Report (Co-author, 2013)
- “International Post-Grant and Related Proceedings” Chapter of Patent Office Litigation, Korea Section (Co-author, Thomson Reuters Westlaw, 2012)
- KFTC Amends Guidelines on Exercise of Intellectual Property Rights, BNA’s World Intellectual Property Report (Co-author, 2010)
- Global Patent Litigation: Strategy and Practice – Korea Chapter (Lead Author, Hoyng & Eijsvogels 2008)
- Korean Patent Practice: Towards Stronger Patent Protection, US-Korea Business Council, Forum on IP Rights Issues (2008)
- Panelist, “How to Develop U.S. Clients – International Private Practice Viewpoint (Korea),” AIPLA Annual Meeting (2006)
- Panelist, “Basics of Korean Patent Law – Patent Filings, Licensing and Litigation in Korea,” NIP22 Int’l Conference on Digital Printing Tech’s (2006)
- Panelist, “Practical Tips on Licensing and Commercializing IP in Korea,” LES International Seoul Conference (Korea) (2006)
- Korea Proposes Overhaul to Employee Invention Laws, International Briefings, MIP (Co-author, 2005.10.)
Education
Harvard Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1992)
Harvard College (B.A., Physics, cum laude, 1989)
Qualifications
Admitted to bar, New York, 1992; Washington, D.C., 1999
US Patent and Trademark Office, 1993
US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 1993
Eastern and Southern District Courts of New York, 1993
Supreme Court of the United States, 1997
Languages
Korean, English and Japanese (conversational)
Insights
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Recognitions
11 Individual Recognitions – WWL: IP 2023
2023.08.22 -
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131 Professionals Selected as “National Leaders” – WWL: Korea 2023
2023.06.30 -
Recognitions
Kim & Chang Named in IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2023
2023.06.26 -
Recognitions
Kim & Chang Ranked Again as a Top Law Firm in Korea - MIP IP Stars 2022
2022.10.03 -
Recognitions
Kim & Chang ranked Tier 1 in 2022 Asia IP Profiles
2022.07.29 -
Recognitions
11 Individual Recognitions – WWL: IP 2022
2022.07.08