SERVICES

We are a full-service IP firm with the expertise and experience to meet – and often exceed – the expectations of our clients.

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PATENT PROSECUTION

Patent prosecution remains our strongest area of expertise. The importance of patent prosecution as one of the most fundamental tools in protecting our clients’ intellectual property assets cannot be emphasized enough, and for successful prosecution, it is imperative to understand the hard science behind the clients’ technical innovations and adapt the best practices to the clients’ needs and evolving patent challenges.

“Our patent attorneys provide our clients with the most advanced
and efficient patent prosecution services through the entire patent life cycle.”

Our patent attorneys hold advanced degrees in many technical and scientific disciplines, including biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare, chemical materials, energy, electrical/electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, e-commerce, software, AI, IoT, autonomous driving, mechanical/machinery, manufacturing, automobiles, and transportation/mobility. By combining their education and experience with their up-to-date knowledge of leading IP precedents, rules, and procedures, our patent attorneys provide our clients with the most advanced and efficient patent prosecution services through the entire patent life cycle. Further, our sophisticated docketing and filing systems, along with our trained legal support staff, provide our patent attorneys with the appropriate tools to file and prosecute patent applications involving diverse and cutting-edge technologies, while also providing our clients with quality and efficient tracking and status reports for their respective applications and issued patents.

“Our professionals are well-versed in the language, culture,
and IP laws of numerous jurisdictions outside of Korea.”

The bridge that connects our patent prosecution services to the world is our extensive foreign practice. By nature, IP practice is a global endeavor, requiring in-depth knowledge of languages and IP jurisprudence of multiple jurisdictions. Our professionals are well-versed in the language, culture, and IP laws of numerous jurisdictions outside of Korea, and work closely with a network of highly qualified associates in major countries to ensure that our clients' international patent needs are completely satisfied.

KEY CONTACTS

Partner

Hyoun Ja PARK
  • hjpark@firstlaw.co.kr
  • +82 2-589-0527
  • Industries
    • Electrical · Electronics / Semiconductors / Communications / E-Commerce
    • Software / AI / IoT / Autonomous Driving

Managing Partner

Kwang Hun CHOI
  • kchoi@firstlaw.co.kr
  • +82 2-589-0323
  • Industries
    • Chemical / Materials / Energy

Partner

Hwa Kyun LEE
  • hklee@firstlaw.co.kr
  • +82 2-589-0197
  • Industries
    • Mechanical / Machinery / Manufacturing
    • Automobile / Transportation / Mobility

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Patent Attorney

Sung Hoon SON

Patent Attorney

Mu Gwang SONG

Patent Attorney

Yong Jun YANG