An international firm with a long-established presence in Seoul, Paul Hastings LLP covers the full spectrum of IP and trade secret matters. The practice, which often works closely with the firm’s offices in Hong Kong and Tokyo, is especially well regarded among electronics manufacturers as well as consumer goods and pharmaceutical producers. The practice is led by Jong Han Kim, who has recently handled numerous major matters for Samsung. Seoul-based associate Charles Shin is another key team member, with expertise in IP litigation.
Intellectual property: foreign firms in South Korea
Paul Hastings LLP
Practice head(s):
Jong Han Kim
Other key lawyers:
Charles Shin
Key clients
Kolon Industries
Samsung Electronics
KCC Corporation
Korean Air
LG Display
Work highlights
- Defended Samsung in a complex, multi-faceted intellectual property dispute, involving claims under the DTSA and Illinois Trade Secrets Act, as well as other patent infringement claims.
- Defended Samsung in a high-stakes matter by Elm 3DS, involving thirteen (13) patents and targeting Samsung’s market-leading three-dimensional memory chips found in a wide-range of consumer products, including Samsung’s flagship Galaxy mobile phones, tablets, and laptop computers, among others.
- Defending Samsung in the Eastern District of Texas against CyWee Group.
Ropes & Gray LLP
Ropes & Gray LLP acts on behalf of a number of prominent domestic and international corporate entities, and demonstrates significant expertise across the chemical, automotive, heavy industry, and biochemical sectors, among others. The group has strength in both contentious and non-contentious mandates, and is highly active in cross-border matters, with a particular emphasis on work involving the US. The team is co-led by David Chun, who is experienced in both local and US law, and William Kim, a market veteran of 35 years, noted for his expertise in licensing negotiations and transfers of IP.
Practice head(s):
David Chun; William Kim
Testimonials
‘Daniel Kim has bilingual capabilities, and a deep knowledge about patent law and litigation.’
Key clients
CJ CheilJedang
Global OLED Technology
Hanwha Group
LG Display
LG Electronics
Naver
Samsung Electronics
Work highlights
- Representing LG Electronics in multiple complex patent litigations against Pantech, ParkerVision, Sonraiand EcoFactor.
- Obtained a favourable settlement for our client CJ CheilJedang in its six-year dispute against competitor Ajinomoto in the International Trade Commission (ITC) and Southern District of New York (SDNY) regarding methods of producing tryptophan.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper offers a full and comprehensive IP law service that readily caters to clients requiring a multi-jurisdictional approach. The team regularly handles IP matters on trademarks, prosecution and enforcement, copyrights, and litigation, among others. Daniel Lee, who heads the firm’s Korean practice, has experience handling a variety of complex cross-border IP-related matters.
Practice head(s):
Daniel Lee