Bae Kim & Lee is highly recommended for handling IP disputes, especially patent litigation. The firm delivers a high standard of integrated IP legal services and has a strong presence in technical sectors. The team has strong capabilities to handle cross-border IP disputes, making Bae Kim & Lee one of the leading law firms in South Korea. In addition to litigation, the firm supports clients in prosecution, copyright, and IP transactional matters.
Notable IP practitioners: Taeck Soo Kwon, Kijoong Kang, Jihyun Kim
Cho & Partners was established in 2002 by two senior attorneys, Tae Yeon Cho and Ik Hyun Seo. The firm has a robust intellectual property practice, excelling in both domestic and international trademark prosecution, litigation, anti-counterfeiting, and internet-related matters. It offers creative anti-counterfeiting programs and is experienced in handling domain name dispute resolution matters. It serves multinational clients, including leaders in the software and technology, retail, luxury goods, and fashion sectors.
Notable soft IP practitioners: Tae Yeon Cho, Ik Hyun Seo, Miro Hong, Kathryn Lee.
E M Hwang & Partners is an intellectual property firm in South Korea, renowned for its high-quality, client-centered services. With over four decades of practical experience, the firm excels in patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and administrative litigation. It serves a diverse range of clients across various industry sectors, including electronics, artificial intelligence, and chemistry.
Notable IP practitioners: Euy Man Hwang, Sung Pil Hwang
FirstLaw PC is one of the leading law firms in South Korea. It receives recognition from the market for its comprehensive IP services. The team has a strong capacity to handle a wide variety of IP matters, such as patent prosecution and litigation. It is organized into a chemical practice group, an electronics and IT practice group, and a mechanical practice group to meet the needs of its clients. It also supports clients with trade mark services such as applications, oppositions, and dispute resolution.
Notable patent practitioners: Changse Leon Kim, Young Sun Jung
Notable soft IP practitioner: Jeong Won Lee
Hanol IP & Law is a full-service intellectual property law firm committed to delivering comprehensive IP services encompassing both contentious and prosecution matters. The firm caters to clients across a diverse array of industries, including chemistry, computer technology, healthcare, and biotechnology. Recently, Hanol IP & Law established an internal management planning team and a strategic legal team to better address client needs.
Notable patent practitioners: Min Son, Sung Min Kim
Kim & Chang has a highly respected IP practice in South Korea. The firm has a sizeable professional team consisting of IP litigators, patent attorneys, foreign IP attorneys, patent engineers, and trade mark paralegals to meet the needs of clients. The IP group closely cooperates with other practice groups within the firm, including M&A and customs, to provide comprehensive advice for clients regarding all IP-related matters.
Notable IP practitioners: Jay (Young-June) Yang, Ann Nam-Yeon Kwon, Jay J Kim
Law firm Lee & Ko is highly recommended for IP legal services. The firm has a well-regarded litigation team to protect the IP rights of clients. The team consists of experienced IP trial lawyers, patent and trade mark attorneys, technical experts, and former judges. The firm also has a strong prosecution team to support domestic and foreign clients with application filings, portfolio management, and other non-contentious matters. In addition, the firm is capable of handling trade secret and unfair competition matters in multi-jurisdictions.
Notable IP practitioners: Un Ho Kim, Jae Hoon Kim
Lee International IP & Law Group is recommended for contentious and non-contentious IP work. Managing partner Terry Taehong Kim leads the patent department. He specialises in electronics and mechanics. Senior partner Jin-Hoe Kim is an experienced patent attorney with expertise in chemistry biology and pharmaceuticals.
Muhann Patent & Law Firm, one of Korea's leading IP law firms, focuses on providing top-notch legal services, efficient project management, and deep expertise in the technical and commercial landscape, which has allowed it to excel in representing some of the world's most advanced companies in intellectual property matters.
Notable patent practitioners: Chad (ChangHoon) Lee, Peter (SungJin) Chun
Notable soft IP practitioners: Eric (KeeWan) Koo, Gene Kim
In 2024, the firm rebranded from NAM & NAM to NAM IP Group. The firm continues to offer comprehensive intellectual property services, encompassing patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights across major technological sectors. It is recommended for IP prosecution and portfolio management. The firm's team of experts specializes in various industries, including electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.
Notable patent practitioners: Beyond Ho Yuu, Young Min Kim, Seo Young Lee
Founded in 2013, PI IP LAW specializes in representing cutting-edge AI startups across various industries, including computer vision, smart factory solutions, AI-based drug development, and multimodal AI solutions. Additionally, PI IP LAW's expertise extends to IP commerce, providing comprehensive solutions in licensing, anti-counterfeiting, and trade mark protection. Supported by a global network spanning over 120 countries and a multilingual team, PI IP LAW assists clients in navigating the complexities of intellectual property and achieving their business goals.
Notable IP practitioners: Daeho Lee, Gunhong Park, Jaeyoon Kim
Yulchon is among the elite firms in South Korea for IP litigation and transactions. The practice is supported by a team consisting of experienced patent attorneys, including former KIPO patent examiners, and associates with technical degrees. It is trusted by clients to handle patent invalidation trials and trade mark infringement matters. The firm has a new IP and Technology division to deliver legal and regulatory advisory services to clients in the technology sectors, including AI, blockchain, and data privacy.
Notable IP practitioners: Jeong Yeol Choe, Hyeong Joo Lim, Won Jae Lee