Bae, Kim & Lee LLC has excellent IP capabilities, spanning the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The IP practice group is led by Kijoong Kang, who has extensive experience advising on cross-border IP disputes. Tae Uk Kang is particularly skilled in IP matters concerning online business, personal information protection, and e-commerce. Jihyun Kim focusses on trade secret protection, trademarks, and copyrights, while Taeck Soo Kwon, who previously served as Presiding Judge at the Seoul High Court, brings over two decades of expertise in IP transactions and litigation. Tae Guen Kim, Hankil D. Kang, and Susan Park are also noted for their work on some of the firm’s most prominent cases.

The IP practice group at DR & AJU LLC, which is led by Jong Sun Choi, has experience representing large companies in trademark transfer and licence negotiations cases. The team advises on personal data, trade secrets, and unfair competition matters, with strength in the IT, entertainment, and sports sectors. Jeong Eun Kim and Shin Jeong Lee are key members of the IP division, and regularly lead on the firm’s most prominent cases.

Led by Jeong Kyu Choe, the IP team at Jipyong LLC has experience handling a variety of matters, including litigation, due diligence, IP strategy, and patent disputes. In addition to having an expertise in entertainment law, Mun Hui Kim also frequently handles cases on trademark, copyright, and unfair competition. Other notable members of the team include So Young Lee and Chang Ik Sung, who are both experienced partners in the firm’s IP and technology group.

Kim & Chang continues to prove itself as an excellent adviser in all matters relating to IP, including copyrights, patents, trade secrets, domain names, and unfair competition. The team is led by managing partner Jay (Young-June) Yang, a ‘top tier lawyer’ with over 40 years of experience across all areas of IP law. Young Kim specialises in patent law and has extensive experience handling infringement cases, with key expertise in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. Chul Hwan Jung stands out for his work on various IP matters within the firm’s mechanical practice, alongside Won Kim, who regularly handles IP matters relating to IT, trade secrets, and entertainment industries. Having previously served as a judge in the IP High Court, Minjung Park brings her expertise to patent litigation and is especially recommended for trademark cases. Other key exceptional members of the team include In Hwan Kim, Monica Hyon Kyong Leeu, Kang Kwon, and associate Jongmin Lee.

Headed by Un Ho Kim, the ‘highly efficient and knowledgeable’ team at Lee & Ko consists of experienced patent attorneys and IP litigators that have represented the interests of high-profile trademark owners across the world. The firm regularly advises on IP matters across a variety of industries, including computer software, mechanical, electrical, and artificial intelligence. Keum Nang Park is particularly skilled in IP matters related to the pharmaceutical industry. Kyungjin Kim is a patent attorney, who is also qualified at the Korean bar, and who focuses on patent litigation and IPTAB trials. Other key members of the team include Jaewoo Kwak, Hwan Sung Park as well as Soo Yeon Park and Ahhyun Nam. Hui Jin Yang  and Young Mo Kwon have left the firm.

Lee International IP & Law Group is a go-to firm for foreign clients seeking a seasoned IP team for matters related to infringement and prosecution. The firm has extensive experience in dealing with IP issues across a range of industries, including manufacturing, machinery, automotive, and fashion. Managing partner Terry Taehong Kim leads the patent department and is particularly skilled in handling IP matters concerned with mechanics and electronics. The team is also headed by partners Jin-Hoe Kim and Yoon Suk Shin, both of whom are proficient in IP matters within the fields of chemistry and pharmaceuticals.

PI IP LAW (LEE, PARK & ASSOCIATES) is a boutique IP law firm that ‘has excellent knowledge and experience in the field of patent and trademark prosecution and litigation’. With particular expertise in software and AI matters, the firm excels at preparing IP strategies for IPOs of start-up companies. The team is led by Daeho Lee, who is experienced in the fields of electrical engineering and telecommunication. Gunhong Park has an intricate understanding of software technology, while Jaeyoon Kim is skilled in IP portfolio construction. Other prominent members of the team include Sunghun Woo and Farzona Abdullaeva.

Ghyo-Sun Park spearheads the IP group at Shin & Kim, a firm that ‘stands out for its unique combination of expertise and capabilities’. The team offers the full range of IP services, including design and copyright prosecution, trade secrets, and licensing disputes, with experience in complex cross-border matters. Sang-Hyeok Im leads the copyright and media content team at the firm and is recommended for matters relating to entertainment, broadcasting, and sports. Bo Kyung Lim, who is highly regarded for his ‘exceptional abilities and expertise’, heads the patent team with his extensive experience in patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Other recommended members of the team include Jootag Yoon and Chang-won Jeong.

With a team that is ‘very knowledgeable both in domestic and overseas jurisdictions’, Yoon & Lee is a well-regarded patent prosecution firm, regularly active for both domestic and international clients. The firm is home to experts in the fields of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, mechanics, and cosmetics, among others. The ‘extremely responsive and reliable’ team is especially skilled at handling trademark and design infringement cases. Dong-yol Yoon, managing partner and founder of the firm, has almost four decades of experience navigating the IP landscape, and has a focus on the chemistry and biotech sectors. Sang-yong Lee is in charge of the trademark and design team, while Byeong-ok Song focusses on matters within the mechanical sector. Ji-man Park heads the telecommunications division within the firm and is recommended for IP matters relating to major electronic companies. Other prominent members of the team include Yong-won Lee, who is at the forefront of the standard patent team, and Seong-ki Kim, a US attorney and Korean patent attorney, who joined from Lee & Ko in 2022.

Led by Dongju Kwon, the IP practice group at Yoon & Yang LLC frequently handles matters concerning patents, copyright, trademark disputes, trade secrets, and infringement cases. The practice has been strengthened by the arrival of Geonyoung Koh and Kyu Woong Cho, both of whom joined in early 2023 from the Suwon District Prosecutors' Office. Other notable members of the team include Changkwon Kim, Chang Woo Lee, and Sejung Lee.

With a multidisciplinary practice that represents leading companies across various industries, Yulchon is a reliable firm for all matters concerning IP litigation and transactions. Heading the IP and technology group is Jeong Yeol Choe, who served as a judge for 21 years before joining the firm. Kyung Ae Yoon, a seasoned patent attorney, regularly handles patent strategic counselling, patent portfolio development, and licensing. Hyeong Joo Lim has ‘a very good understanding of new technologies’ and is recommended for cases involving trade secrets, technology leakage, and internal investigations. Ji Haeng Hwang is especially experienced with IP matters in the fields of electrical and computer engineering, while associate Min Ju Park has an in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry. Samuel Sungmok Lee, Da Woo Lee, and Min Seung Ku are also noted for the expertise they bring to the team.