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Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

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Bae, Kim & Lee LLC's intellectual property practice provides comprehensive advisory and litigation services related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, personal information and licensing transactions. Mun Ki Nam, who oversees the team, is a key advisor on IP transactions, including licensing and the IP aspects of M&A transactions. Taeck Soo Kwon lends his vast expertise across IP transactions and litigation to clients, and Jihyun Kim concentrates on trade secrets protection. Kijoong Kang has extensive experience in cross-border IP disputes, including before the US district courts and the International Trade Commission. Hojun Yeom is also a key contact in the practice.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great team with excellent service.’

  • ‘We have very much enjoyed working with Taeguen Kim and Chaeyoung Chang. They are highly knowledgeable, very responsive, and delightful to work with.’

Key clients

  • Apple
  • Netflix
  • International Olympic Committee
  • Hyundai Motor America
  • Hugel
  • Samsung Electronics
  • AliExpress
  • The Walt Disney Korea
  • Sanofi
  • Samsung Display
  • Samsung Bioepis
  • LG Electronics

Work highlights

Advised Hugel in the ITC investigation from the moment Medytox filed its ITC complaint, including helping Hugel select US counsel, implementing document preservation notices and other discovery related measures, and advising Hugel in responding to the discovery requests.
Advised OliX, a drug developer, on the collaboration and license agreement for a value of KRW 910 billion executed with Eli Lilly.
Represented Xiamoni Communications regarding a Japanese non-practicing entity (NPE) Semiconductor Energy Laboratory (SEL), filing a lawsuit against Xiaomi Communications, alleging patent infringement related to cathode active materials and other matters.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Kijoong Kang

Next Generation Partners: PATMA

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Mun Ki Nam

Other key lawyers

Taeck Soo Kwon; Jihyun Kim; Kijoong Kang; Hojun Yeom; Samuel Sung Mok Lee; Taeguen Kim; Chaeyoung Chang

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