Yung-Hoon (Sam) Ha leads Desmarais LLP’s post-grant practice before the USPTO/PTAB. Dr. Ha’s experience before the PTAB spans a decade and multiple technologies, such as semiconductor fabrication, rechargeable batteries, hearing aids, microprocessor architecture, and software related patents. Dr. Ha also handles ex parte reexaminations before the USPTO.
In addition, Dr. Ha devotes a significant amount of his efforts on high stakes patent litigation and client counseling. He has significant experience with all aspects of patent litigation, particularly pre-trial phases of litigation. He marries his deep technical insights in various technology areas with his expertise in patent law to develop winning case themes for his clients.
In addition, before joining Desmarais LLP, Dr. Ha has prosecuted several hundred patent portfolios, procuring patents for large academic institutions, large corporations, and startup companies alike. He leverages his knowledge of patent prosecution procedures in patent litigation matters to develop creative case themes for his clients.
Dr. Ha also currently leads Desmarais LLP’s efforts in developing its Korean practice.
Prior to entering the practice of law, Dr. Ha was a research and teaching assistant at MIT. Dr. Ha has published approximately 10 scientific articles in the field of polymers and biomimetic materials. He has also served as a peer reviewer for scientific journals and conference proceedings.
