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D. J. JUNG

Managing Partner, Patent, Trademark and Design Attorney

D. J. JUNG is a specialist in obtaining patents for start-ups and deriving investment/loan through the patents. He was awarded many awards from KIPO

Education

College of Engineering, Seoul National University
(B.S., Electrical Engineering) (Cum Laude)
Seoul Science High school
(Magna Cum Laude)

Career

2006 - Present	Representative	SU Intellectual Property
2016 - Present	Expert of Listed Preliminary Examination	KRX (Korea Exchange)
2016 - Present	Director	Seoul National University Alumni Association
2014	Presenter of a Best Practice Case of “Patent Infringement Roadmap” to the KIPO Commissioner	Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency
2012 - Present	Panel	YTN News
2012	Winner of Strategy Agency Director’s Prize for “Methodology of Patent Analysis”	Korea Intellectual Property Strategy Agency
2011 - 2017	Columnist	Money Today
2011	S-level Expert of “Patent Conflict Prevention”	Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency
2010 - 2013	Columnist	Maekyung Economy
2005 - 2006	Patent attorney for client regarding patent pool	MPEG LA
2005 - 2006	Evaluator of patent pool	VIA LICENSING
2002 - 2006	Patent Attorney	FirstLaw P. C.
2001	Certified Patent Attorney	Patent Bar Examination

Membership

35th Director of Korea Patent Attorneys Association
40th Director of Financial Affairs of Korea Patent Attorneys Association

Major Clients

Artificial Intelligence related companies
Blockchain related companies
Autonomous vehicle related companies
Biotechnology related companies
Catalyst related companies
Robot related companies
Fintech related companies
VR/AR/MR related companies
Network related companies
DBMS related companies

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Hwanwook CHOI

Partner, Patent, Trademark and Design Attorney

Hwanwook Choi is an expert in ceramics and material fields. He holds an M.S. degree of ceramic engineering.

Education

College of Engineering, Yonsei University
(B.S., Ceramic Engineering)
Graduate School of Engineering, Yonsei University
(M.S., Ceramic Engineering)

Career

Unis International Patent & Law Firm Haeorom International Patent & Law Firm
Kwanggaeto International Patent & Law Firm
SU Intellectual Property
Korea Technology Finance Corporation, Evaluation Committee
Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Evaluation Committee
Korea Institute of Planning and Evaluation for Technology of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Expert Advisory
International Intellectual Property Training Institute, Internship completed

Membership

KPAA

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Sungkyu SHIN

Partner, Patent, Trademark and Design Attorney

Sungkyu Shin is an expert in electrical field. He studied at KAIST graduate school of Management. Highly experienced as in-house patent attorney.

Education

College of Engineering, Korea University
(B.S., Electrical Engineering)
Korea National Open University
Dept. of Law KAIST Graduate school of Management

Career

Hanyang International Patent and Law Firm
Korea Electric Power Corporation
Koreana Patent Firm
Honesty & JR Partners
Hanmac International Patent and Law Firm
SU Intellectual Property
Program Deliberation & Mediation Committee, Expert Advisory
Industrial Technology R&BD Strategy, Establishment Committee of Convergence technology
Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency, Expert in conflict
Korea Electronics Association, Expert in conflict

Membership

KPAA

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Sejoon IM

Partner, Patent, Trademark and Design Attorney

Sejoon Im is one of the most semiconductor fields well-versed patent attorneys in Korea. He was awarded as an industry development contributor from Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy. He contributed articles related with Korean semiconductor field for Japanese economy magazine, NNA.

Education

College of Engineering, Seoul National University
(B.S., Metallurgical Engineering)
Graduate School of Engineering, Seoul National University
(M.S., Metallurgical Engineering)
Seoul Science High school

Career

HAEGANG Patent & Law Firm
Korea Semiconductor Industry Association
Awarded as Industry Development Contributor, Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy
KEA i-PAC Advisory Patent Attorney
KSIA/COSAR Advisory Patent Attorney
KEIT Evaluation Committee
KIAT Evaluation Committee

Membership

KPAA

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Jeonghee SOHN

Partner, Patent, Trademark and Design Attorney (ULSAN BRANCH)

Jeonghee Sohn is a specialist in fields of automobile, shipbuilding, general machinery/devices, food and environment, and holds years of experience in technology valuation, license negotiation, patent strategy consulting, and technology commercializing consulting.

Education

Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Ulsan
(B.S., Food Science & Nutrition)
Institute of e-Vehicle Technology, University of Ulsan
(M.E., Vehicle Manufacturing)
Graduate School of Technology and Innovation Management, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
(Ph.D., Completion)
Training in University of Cambridge, Institute for Manufacturing(IfM) ‘Strategic Technology Roadmapping’

Career

SU Intellectual Property
TaeBaek Intellectual Property Firm
Changhan International Patent Office
Daemyung Patent Office
Yeonyong Chung International Patent Office

Professional Experience

Patent filing, OA, and trials/procedures in fields of chemistry and biotechnology of organizations such as Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, Inha University and Small and Medium Enterprises
Patent filing, OA, and trials/procedures of organizations such as University of Ulsan, Boogook Industries, Kolon Development Inc. Sang-A Development
Patent filing, OA, and trials/procedures and technology transfer of organizations such as Ulsan Metropolitan City, University of Ulsan, Pusan National University, Inha University, Samsung Petrochemical Co., Ltd. and KUM Inc.
Exclusively responsible patent attorney for Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, University of Ulsan, UNIST and Gyeongsang National University
Trademark application filing and trial procedures for organizations such as Itshanbul Inc., Leejo Inc., Boksoondoga
Designs and trademarks trials and procedures
Venture enterprise verification consulting
Technology commercialization such as technology transfer, Research Institute enterprise establishment, R&BD project discovery

Membership

KPAA
Korea Invention Promotion Association
Technology Transfer Agent Qualified
Adjunct Professor of Graduate School of Industry University of Ulsan
Patent Expert Adviser of Small and Medium Business Support Center, Ulsan Metropolitan City
Expert Adviser of Technology Support Division of Large and Small Business, Agriculture, and Fisheries Cooperation Foundation
External Expert Adviser of Korea Technology Finance Corporation

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Dongin SHIN

PARTNER, PATENT, TRADEMARK AND DESIGN ATTORNEY

Dongin Shin is an expert in biology, pharmacy, and chemistry fields. He holds a Ph.D. degree of pharmacy, and has a variety of experiences including law suits.

Education

College of Pharmacy, Seoul University (Ph.D., Pharmacy)
College of Pharmacy, Seoul University (M.Sc.Phm, Pharmacy)
College of Pharmacy, Seoul University, B.Sc.Phm. Pharmacy)

Career

SU Intellectual Property, Partner
Traditional knowledge and genetic resources international discussion response expert forum committee member
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Novel Drug Development Research Society Natural Product Novel Drug Division Consulting Member of Committee
National Research Foundation of Korea Pharmaceutical Division External Consulting Member of Committee
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology External Consulting Member of Committee
Korean Intellectual Property Office Pharmaceutical Division and Cosmetics Division Examination Standards Revision External Consulting Member of Committee
Examiner of KIPO

Professional Experience

「Patent Invalidation Trial regarding agent for treatment of vaginitis/Won」; JilGyungYi Co. (Defendant) vs NaturalFnP Co. (Plaintiff) Patent Court 2018Heo1509 Invalidation(Patent)
「Patent Invalidation Trial regarding agent for treatment of colpoxerosis/Won」 JilGyungYi Co. (Defendant) vs NaturalFnP Co. (Plaintiff) Patent Court 2018Heo1530 Invalidation(Patent)
「Patent Invalidation Trial regarding finasteride hair growth agent」 MERCK & Co. (Kim & Chang) vs Hanmi Pharmaceutical Objection 2003 Dang 500138Ho
「Patent Invalidation Trial regarding alendronate osteoporosis」 MERCK & Co. (Kim & Chang) vs Hanmi Pharmaceutical Objection 2003 Dang 500164Ho
「Trial to Confirm Scope of Rights of Patent regarding cisapride antiemetic」 Yanssen Pharmaceutica N.V. (Kim & Chang) vs Hanmi Pharmaceutical Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board Trial to Confirm Scope of Rights 2000 Dang 1123Ho
「Patent Invalidation Trial regarding cisapride antiemetic」 Yanssen Pharmaceutica N.V. (Kim &Chang) vs Hanmi Pharmaceutical Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board Invalidation Trial 2000 Dang 1318Ho

Membership

KPAA

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Hojung YOON

Patent, Trademark and Design Attorney

Hojung Yoon is a specialist in electrical and computer engineering, and dedicated patent attorney for obtaining patents for various companies who also has good command of English.

Education

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University
(B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Career

SU Intellectual Property

Professional Experience

Patent preparation and prosecution of securing Blockchain Network technology
Patent preparation and prosecution of optimization technology of system resource used for Deep Learning
Patent preparation and prosecution of improving technology of object perception used for Autonomous Vehicles
Patent preparation and prosecution of technology for expediting convenience of database users
Patent preparation and prosecution of automation technology of network management

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Joseph Dongwoo KIM

CHIEF PATENT ENGINEER, FOREIGN COUNSEL (NEW ZEALAND), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TRANSLATOR

Joseph D. KIM is a Chief Patent Engineer in charge of translating patent specifications as well as various tasks related to the intellectual property such as patents, trademarks and designs.

Education

Victoria University of Wellington Law School
(L.L.B., Bachelor of Laws)

Career

SU Intellectual Property
Koreana Patent Firm
Joseph D. Kim Barrister
A K Sharma Barrister

Professional Experience

Translation of Autonomous Vehicle related specifications
Translation of AI and Deep Learning related specifications
Translation of Blockchain technology related specifications
Patent translations in the field of general machinery and metals such as steel
Patent translations in the field of chemistry and biotechnology such as polymers, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
Translations of Trial Decisions and Court Decisions of Supreme Court and Patent Court
Patent preparation and translations of OA and comments
Former New Zealand criminal procedure lawyer with experiences in fields such as land transport law, law related to drug abuse and misuse and environmental protection law

Membership

Member of New Zealand Law Society
Associate Member of Korean Society of Translators (Korean into English and English into Korean-Science & technology)
Certified IP Translator of Korean Association for Intellectual Property Services (IP Translator, Machinery/Metals, Electrics/Electronics, Chemistry/Biotechnology)

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Sangdoo LEE

Domestic IP Team Leader

Sangdoo Lee is a specialist in preparation of specifications and their prosecution who has excellent understanding of various cutting-edge technologies.

Education

College of Engineering, Yeoungnam University
(B.S., Electrical Engineering)

Career

SU Intellectual Property
Youme Patent & Law Firm
Dongbuanam Semiconductor Inc. (Dongbu Hitek Co. Ltd.)

Professional Experience

Patent filing, OA, and trials/procedures in fields of Blockchain technology
Patent filing, OA, and trials/procedures in fields of AI (artificial intelligence) technology
Patent filing, OA, and trials/procedures in fields of numerous business models
Patent filing, OA, and trials/procedures in fields of autonomous vehicles technology
Patent prosecution and consulting for prominent start-ups

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Injeong HWANG

IP Analysis Team Leader

Injung Hwang is a specialist with a 12-year experience in patent search & analysis, has been praised for her excellent performance in multiple national projects, and has an outstanding ability for accurate judgment of clients’ needs and deriving significant results.

Education

College of Science and Technology, Kookmin University
(B.S., Electronic Information Communication Engineering)

Career

SU Intellectual Property
Techran (IP analysis company affiliated with 21st Century Patent & Law Firm)

Professional Experience

Research and analysis on <Development of IoT&ID Security Technology using Blockchains>, Government R&D Patent Strategy Support Project
Research and analysis on <AR/VR>, Industrial Core Technology R&D Project of Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
Research and analysis on <Development of Platform for Web-based User- participating Music Composition and Trades based on Machine-learning>, Knowledge Service Industrial Core Technology R&D Project of Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
Research and analysis on <3D Printing for New Growth Engine in Medical Science>, Interdisciplinary Research Project of National Research Council of Science & Technology of Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials of Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning
Research and analysis on <Development of Safety Management Technology for Securing Pedestrian Safety>, Complex Social Evacuation & Response Technology Development Project, Ministry of the Interior and Safety
Research and analysis on <Development of Smart Automation System for Manufacturing Paper Wrapping Containers of Multiple Products>, Industrial Core Technology R&D Project of Ministry of Trade, Industry and
Energy Research and analysis on <Development of Ecofriendly Compound Ceramics Material for Brake Pads >, Industrial Core Technology R&D Project of Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
Multiple clearance searches and opinions on ICT Research & Development Project of Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning, Technology Development Project for Combined Civil-Military Use of Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Technology innovation Project for Small Entity, etc.

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Jaeyoung SONG

Team Leader of Trademark & Design TE

Jaeyoung SONG is in charge of patent search and analysis as well as various tasks related to the intellectual property such as patents, trademarks and designs.

Education

College of Engineering, Dankook University
(B.S., Electronics and Electrical Engineering)

Career

SU Intellectual Property

Professional Experience

Research and Analysis of Patent and Strategy Establishment project on <Development of Guidewire products and systems based on medical microrobot for Interventional and Surgical Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease> of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital/Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology/KOSWIRE
Research and Analysis of <Standard Essential Patent creation support project> of Korea Intellectual Property Strategy Agency project
Research and Analysis of Patent and Technology Trend on <Indication of Vehicle Information and Control Information of Autonomous Driving Vehicle> of Obigo Inc.
Trademarks/Design prosecution of RIDI Corporation, which is the largest electronic book Service of South Korea, in South Korea and Overseas
Trademark prosecution of Coinplug Inc., which is one of the largest blockchain companies in Korea in South Korea and overseas
Trademark prosecution of T-ROBOTICS CO., LTD., which is specialized in robot and listed on KOSDAQ, in South Korea
Trademark prosecution of WONDERPEOPLE, Inc., which is a game development company of Wonder Holdings, in South Korea and overseas
Trademark prosecution of StradVision Inc., which is one of the advanced AI companies in South Korea and funded by Hyundai Mobis, LG Electronics Inc., AISIN SEIKI Co., Ltd. and etc., in South Korea and overseas

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Riae JANG

Team Leader of Incoming Team

Riae JANG is a Principal Paralegal, and as the Team Leader of Incoming Team, is in charge of practice and review of incoming matters and Public Relations for Incoming clients.

Education

Duksung Women’s University
(B.S. Computer Engineering)

Career

SU Intellectual Property

Professional Experience

Translation of Blockchain technology related specifications
Translation of AI (artificial intelligence) and Deep Learning related specifications
Translation of Autonomous Vehicle related specifications
Translation of Convolutional Neural Network related specifications
Translation of Medical Apparatus related specifications
Translation of Display System related specifications
Translation of Computer Programs related specifications
A project regarding LIDAR infra system
A project regarding Fine Metal Mask
Patent prosecution and OA response of StradVision Inc., which is one of the advanced AI companies in South Korea and funded by Hyundai Mobis, LG Electronics Inc., AISIN SEIKI Co., Ltd. and etc., in South Korea and overseas
Trademark and Design prosecutions of other numerous companies in South Korea and overseas

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Youngsoon KIM

Head of Administration Department

Youngsoon KIM is in charge of overall intellectual property administration such as filing, OA and registration of intellectual property for over 20 years.

Career

SU Intellectual Property
Sunrich International Patent & Law Firm
Unsan Law Firm
ADIA International Patent and Trademark Office
Daeil Int'l Patent & Trademark Law

Professional Experience

Domestic application filing and intellectual property administration
Administration of filing, OA, registration and trial cases for Coinplug Inc./StradVision Inc
Administration of filing, OA, registration and trial cases for Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering & Technology/Wonik IPS/Hyosung Corporation
Administration of filing, OA, registration and trial cases for SK Telecom
Administration of filing, OA, registration and trial cases for Korea Institute of Science and Technology/Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology/Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
Administration of filing, OA, registration and trial cases for Seoul National University/Korea University/Yonsei University/Kyung Hee University/Hanyang University and other Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation
Administration of filing, OA, registration and trial cases for Winiadaewoo
PCT International application filing and incoming application filing prosecution

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Minyoung KIM

Deputy Head of Administration Department

Minyoung Kim is in charge of accounting and human resources management such as surtax and corporate tax, 4 major Social Insurance and withholding tax, as well as contracting and settlements regarding national projects.

Education

Duksung Women’s University
(B.Com., Business Administration)

Career

SU Intellectual Property
Regen Medical Group
ShinHwa Interior Design Group
LG Card Co., Ltd.

Professional Experience

Costs settlements and administration of Domestic and Overseas Patents, Trademarks, Designs and other matters
Surtax, corporate tax, withholding tax and 4 major social insurance reporting
Contracting and settling for domestic and overseas patent support projects
Contracting and settling for data voucher support project
Agreement and settling for global IP Star Enterprise support project
Agreement and settling for RIPC support project IP(Intellectual Property) Narae project
Contracting and settling for Government R&D Patent Strategy Support Project (Medium and Large R&D Strategy Support)
Contracting and Settling for Material and Component Technology Development IP-R&D Strategy Patent Research and Analysis
Contracting and Settling for Standard Patent Creation Support Project (R&D)
Agreement and Settling for Regulation Free Special Zone Innovation Project Promotion Commercialization

Support Project

Agreement and Settling for Smart City national pilot city innovative enterprise promotion base infrastructure project patent map analysis
Contracting and Settling for public R&D patent technology trend research project
Agreement and Settling for ICT R&D innovation AI voucher support project
In 2021, Contracting and Settling for Next-Generation Semiconductor Technology Development Project Commercialization Support Patent Trend Analysis (Manufacturing)

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Jongryul PARK

Partner, Patent, Trademark and Design Attorney (ULSAN BRANCH)

Jongryul Park passed the patent bar exam as the youngest person, and also passed the bar exam. He has many experiences in trial and lawsuits.

Education

College of Engineering, Seoul National University
(B.S., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)

Professional Experience

C&S Patent and Law Office
Kim, Choi & Lim Law Firm
HYUN Law Firm
KACI Advisory Attorney
Trade Secret Protection Center Private Advisory Group Expert
Evaluation Committee, Korea Creative Content Agency

Membership

KPAA
SBA

People

Our Expert Advisor

D. J. JUNG

Hwanwook CHOI

Sungkyu SHIN

Sejoon IM

Jeonghee SOHN

Dongin SHIN

Hojung YOON

Joseph Dongwoo KIM

Sangdoo LEE

Injeong HWANG

Jaeyoung SONG

Riae JANG

Youngsoon KIM

Minyoung KIM

Jongryul PARK

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