Lee International IP & Law is turned to by clients for assistance in IP prosecution and dispute resolution, with the IP litigation team experienced in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights and unfair competition. Terry Taehong Kim is a key name for patent prosecution, particularly in electronics, semiconductors and mechanical technologies. Jin-Hoe Kim is experienced in chemical and pharmaceutical patents, and Yoon Suk Shin is noted for her work in the chemicals and life sciences industries, having acted for chemicals and biotechnology companies in patent infringements and invalidation proceedings. The trio jointly lead the practice.
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Key clients
- Autolus Limited
- JOTUN A/S
- Arla Foods Amba
- TSMC
- Ardell International, Inc.
- Energy Beverages LLC
- Chapter 4 Corp
- ECCO SKO A/S
- Audi AG
- IKEA Systems B.V.
Work highlights
Secured a successful appeal before the IPHC for Autolus obtaining patent protection for CAR T cells with distinct costimulatory domains.
Successfully defended Jotun’s anti-fouling coating patent, with the IPTAB upholding both priority and inventive step in recognition of the composition’s distinctive technical advantages.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame: PATMA
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Leading partners: PATMA
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Yoon Suk Shin
Practice head
Terry Taehong; Jin-Hoe Kim; Yoon Suk Shin