With a team of domestic and foreign attorneys with scientific and technical backgrounds, Shin & Kim provides a comprehensive offering, particularly noted for its work in both domestic and cross-border IP litigation. Registered Korean patent attorney Bo Kyung Lim heads the team, specialising in patent, trademark and copyright litigation. Ghyo Sun Park adds additional litigation aptitude to the team, covering trade secret cases and product liability issues. With previous experience serving as judge in the Patent Court, Jootag Yoon heads the patent team, while Jinhee Lee lends her background in pharmacy to act in pharmaceutical invention patents. Chang-won Jeong has a demonstrable track record in trade secret matters.
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Testimonials
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‘We found their expertise, strategic thinking, and execution to be second to none. Through our direct collaboration, we came to fully appreciate the depth of their legal insight, the clarity of their communication, and their unwavering consistency—they truly exceeded expectations at every turn.’
‘We retained Bo Kyung Lim based on his outstanding reputation in the field of intellectual property, and we have been fully satisfied with his performance throughout the litigation.’
Key clients
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- SD Biosensor, Inc.
Work highlights
Represented Bygging-Uddemann AB in preliminary injunction proceedings against infringement of trade secrets and criminal prosecution.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading partners: PATMA
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Bo Kyung Lim
Other key lawyers
Ghyo Sun Park; Jootag Yoon; Jinhee Lee; Chang-won Jeong; Tae Young Lee