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Our professionals, conversant in various fields and having experience in representing domestic and/or overseas large corporations, provide customized IP legal services through every step of the IPR process.

Managing Partner
Patent Attorney
Korea Certified Valuation Analyst(KCVA)

Daeyoung Kim


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Managing Partner
Patent Attorney


Joonyoung Park


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Patent Attorney



Euiseok Song


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Heemin Choi


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Certified Appraiser



Kwangsoo Kim


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Daeyoung Kim

Managing Partner / Patent Attorney
Korea Certified Valuation Analyst(KCVA)

dyk@esungip.com
+82-2-6949-4835

Areas of Expertise
Convergence Industries, Contents
Technology Valuation
Investment Promotion
BM Advanced, Global IP Strategy
Education
B.S., Chemistry, Seoul Women's University
M.S., Electronics Engineering, Hanyang University
Professional Experience
ESung IP & Law Firm (present)
KEB Hana Bank, Technology Finance Dept.
Y.S. Chang & Associates, P.C.
Institute for Information Technology Advancement, IPR Center
Lee & Park Patent & Law Firm
Nawoo Patent & Law Firm
Patent Attorney (admission, 2001)
Professional Affiliations
Korean Patent Attorneys Association, Former Legal Director (KPAA)
Korean Patent Attorneys Association, Member (KPAA)
Asian Patent Attorneys Association, Member (APAA)
Technical Evaluation Committee Member for Listing under Special Act
New Product Certification (NEP) Reviewer at the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards
Evaluation Committee Member at the Korea Industrial Technology Evaluation and Management Institute
Evaluation Committee Member at the Korea Information and Communication Industry Promotion Agency
Evaluation Committee Member at the Korea Information and Communication Planning and Evaluation Institute
Evaluation Committee Member at the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute
Evaluation Committee Member at the Agricultural Technology Commercialization Foundation
Member of the Korea IP Finance Forum
Languages
English, Japanese

Key Responsible Cases

| Applications, Trials against final rejections, Invalidation trials, Trials to confirm scope of patent rights, Lawsuits rescinding trial decisions, Non-infringement opinions, Validity opinions, Notices of infringement |

  • Google, Microsoft, Sandisk, ZTE, Panduit, Intuitive Surgical Operation, Federal-Mogul, etc.
  • N.T.T. Docomo, Canon, Keiwa, Mitsumi Electric, Hoya, Shinkawa, etc.
  • SK, SK Chemicals, Hanwha General Chemical, Hanwha Chemical, Aekyung, Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation, KCC, etc.
  • Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Nongshim Engineering, etc.

| Negotiation in “IP Management in International R&D Cooperation” and signing of an agreement |

  • Microsoft (MS), Texas Instrument (TI), Motorola, Fraunhofer

| Technology Valuation |

  • IoT-based SW solutions, Cloud-based e-procurement SW solutions, Big data analysis & application software building technology, etc.
  • Hypoglycemic composites with double layer structure, Medicines based on natural ingredients, Multi-encapsulation based on bioactive materials, etc.
  • Steel cylinder covers for engines of vessels, Gas cylinders for chairs, Components of automobile air conditioners, etc.

Joonyoung Park

Managing Partner / Patent Attorney

jyp@esungip.com
+82-2-6949-4836

Areas of Expertise
Patent, Trademark, Design
Technology Evaluation Listing Consulting
Patent Portfolio Development Consulting
IP-based R&D Planning and Business Model Development
Freedom to Operate (FTO) Analysis and Risk Management
Expedited Rights Acquisition (Pre-examination, PPH)
Education
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Korea University
Currently pursuing an MBA at Korea University
Professional Experience
ESung IP & Law Firm (present)
Kasan Patent Firm
KBK & Associates
Yoon & Lee International Patent & Law Firm
Patent Attorney (admission, 2011)
Professional Affiliations
Korean Patent Attorneys Association, Member (KPAA)
Asian Patent Attorneys Association, Member (APAA)
Technology Evaluation Listing Committee Member
Winner of the Patent Office Commissioner's Award in the Intellectual Property Data Utilization Startup Competition
Korea Agency for Technology and Standards, Examiner of New Excellent Product (NEP)
Evaluation Committee Member at the Korea Industrial Technology Evaluation and Management Institute
Excellent Product Evaluation Committee Member at the Public Procurement Service
IPMS IP-R&D Subdivision Member
Languages
English

Key Responsible Cases

| Domestic and International Filing, Litigation, Infringement Analysis, Invalidity Analysis, Warning Letter Response, Consulting on Risk Management and Avoidance Design |

  • Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Samsung SDS, Hyundai Autron
  • SONY, Tencent, French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission(CEA)
  • Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), Intellectual Discovery (ID)

| Technical Areas |

  • Mobile Devices/Communication, UX/UI, Software, Business Models, Engine Control Systems, Autonomous Driving, Electric Propulsion Ships, Image Processing for 3D Printers
  • AI-Based ICT Service Business Model, Digital Therapeutics, Digital Twin, Industrial Data-Based Monitoring, Terminal/Communication, UX/UI, Autonomous Driving, Electric Propulsion Ships

| Intellectual Property Consulting |

  • ICT R&D Innovation Voucher Support Project Commercialization Consulting at the Institute for Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP)
  • IP-R&D at the Korean Intellectual Property Strategy Development Institute
  • RIPC IP Narae Patent Map, Global IP Star Enterprise IP Management Diagnosis
  • Dispute Prevention Consulting at the Korean Intellectual Property Protection Agency
  • Portfolio Building and FTO Analysis at Seoul National University

Euiseok Song

Patent Attorney

essong@tipip.kr
+82-2-3402-1225

Areas of Expertise
Patents, Trademarks, Design
Technology Valuation
Patent Development Consulting
Education
Sogang University, Bachelor's in Electronic Engineering
Sogang University, Master's in Electronic Engineering (Digital Communication, Telecommunication Standards)
Professional Experience
Senior Researcher at LIG Nex1
Patent Attorney (admission, 2014)
Shinji Patent Corporation
KBK Patent Law Office
TIP Patent Law Office
ESung IP & Law Firm (present)
Professional Affiliations
Korean Patent Attorneys Association, Member (KPAA)
Adjunct Instructor in Patent Law at Hanbit Intellectual Property Rights Center
Special Committee Member for Original Patent Strategies for Localization of Materials and Components-Based Technologies
Languages
English

Key Responsible Cases

| Domestic and International Patent Applications, Rejection Decision Appeals, Technology Valuation, Technology Transfer, Infringement Analysis, Nullity Trials, Warning Letters |

  • Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics CTO, etc.
  • Expertise in LTE, 5G Telecommunication Standards, Mobile Applications, UX/UI, Business Method Inventions, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Drones, AR/VR, Image Processing, etc.

| Technical Evaluation |

  • Weldless Assembled Road Signage, etc.

Heemin Choi

Patent Attorney

chm@esungip.com
+82-2-6949-4836

Areas of Expertise
Patents, Trademarks, Design
Adjudication, Dispute warning and infringement cases
Technical analysis
Patent portfolio construction consulting
IP-based R&D
Technology transfer, Licensing
Education
Gyeongnam Science High School
B.S., Science in Electrical and Electronic Radio Engineering, Korea University
Professional Experience
Patent Attorney (admission, 2006)
Technology Transfer Specialist
Patent Law Firm Koreana
Galim International Patent Law Firm
Korea University Industry-Academia Cooperation Foundation
Nobel International Patent Law Firm
Visang International Patent Law Firm
Patent Office Onum
ESung IP & Law Firm (present)
Professional Affiliations
Korean Patent Attorneys Association, Member (KPAA)
Languages
English

Key Responsible Cases

| Domestic and International Patent Applications, incoming and outgoing, adjudication, warning letter writing and response, infringement cases, avoidance consulting |

  • Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, LG Innotek, Qualcomm

| Technology transfer and licensing |

  • Samsung, LG, SK Hynix
| Intellectual property consulting |

  • Korean Intellectual Property Strategy Institute
| Intellectual property dispute response |

  • Korean Intellectual Property Protection Agency

Kwangsoo Kim

Certified Appraiser

Areas of Expertise
Business valuation
Intangible asset (goodwill, patent, trademark, etc.) valuation
Tangible asset valuation
Education
B.S., Statistics, Department of Economics, Sungkyunkwan University
M.S., Real Estate Studies, Konkuk University
Professional Experience
Mirae & Saehan Appraisal Corporation
Shinhan Bank, Credit Planning Dept.
Mirae Appraisal Corporation
Trained at Korea Appraisal Board
Certified Appraiser (admission, 2001)
Professional Affiliations
Korea Association of Property Appraisers, (former) Member of Practical Finance Committee
Korea Association of REIT's Advisory, (former) Professor teaching "Asset Management Expert Training Course"
Shinhan Bank, (former) Lecturer teaching "Practical Guide to Bank Credit for Intermediate-level Learners"
Awarded by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Languages
English

Key Responsible Cases

  • Valuation of Korea United Pharm
  • Valuation of S-Oil
  • Valuation of Hyundai Mobis
  • Valuation of acquisition of multi-household houses for Seoul Housing & Communities Corporation
  • Valuation of trademarks, including the trademark of Orange Factory
  • Valuation of developing the areas in proximity to Seoul Train Station in the northern direction and the areas in proximity to Kwangwoon University
  • Consultation on poolvillas in Bali, Indonesia, and valuation thereof