Biography

Sejeong Son is a partner in the firm’s Chemical/Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences Group and leads the Group’s Japan Practice Division.

While her practice focuses on bringing a multi-jurisdictional approach to resolve the IP issues of the firm’s Japanese pharmaceutical and biotech clients, she also provides her expertise to clients in other jurisdictions. In particular, Ms. Son is relied upon for her skillful management of enforcement activities, including litigation and trials, as well as client counseling, patent valuation, patent prosecution, and expertise in the Drug Approval-Patent Linkage system.

Ms. Son gained fluency in the language, culture, and IP system of Japan through the firm’s overseas education program and subsequently earned her LL.M. degree at the University of Southern California. She is a licensed pharmacist.

Profile

• Bar Admissions
  • ·Korean Patent Bar (2004)
  • · Licensed Pharmacist (2004)
• Education
  • ·University of Southern Califonia, School of Law (2013, LL.M.)
  • · Seoul National University, College of Pharmacy (B.Phar., 2003)
• Experience
  • ·FirstLaw P.C. (2004~present)
• Professional Activities
  • ·Korea Patent Attorneys Association (KPAA)
  • · Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)
• Languages
  • ·Korean, English and Japanese