Mr. Jinkwon Lee is a registered patent attorney at Lee & Mock IP. Since passing the Korean patent attorney examination in 2016, he has accumulated approximately a decade of extensive hands-on experience in the field. His primary technical expertise spans telecommunications/ICT, AI and software, semiconductors and displays, and electrical/electronics. He specializes in quickly grasping rapidly evolving trends in advanced technology and translating them into solid legal protection.

Mr. Lee’s practice covers the entire spectrum of patent procurement and enforcement. This includes drafting patent specifications, conducting prior-art searches and analysis, Freedom to Operate (FTO) assessments, infringement analysis, patent counseling, and representing clients in trials, litigation, and disputes. Notably, his expertise extends well beyond domestic prosecution, with a wealth of experience in establishing IP strategies and responding to Office Actions (OAs) in major global jurisdictions including the US, Europe, China, and Japan. This allows him to deliver practical, actionable value to corporations and research institutes seeking global IP expansion.

Mr. Lee is dedicated to thoroughly understanding his clients\\\' technologies and business objectives, focusing on delivering tailored patent strategies that go beyond mere registration, so as to fundamentally strengthen their business competitiveness. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new technological trends and continues to broaden his professional horizons with the firm belief that technology and patents are driving forces for industrial growth and innovation.

EDUCATION

  • Ajou University (B.S. in Electronic Engineering, 2005)

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Lee & Mock IP (2022-Present)
  • Honesty & JR Partners IP
  • LG Display

ADMISSION

  • Patent Attorney, Republic of Korea (2016)

LANGUAGES

  • Korean, English

KEY ACTIVITIES

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
  • Patent prosecution and analysis of electronic cigarette technology for a major Korean corporation (2022-Present)
  • Patent prosecution of LiDAR sensors and AI/deep learning computation optimization technology for a major Korean company (2023-Present)
  • Patent prosecution and analysis of power & energy system technology for a major Korean firm (2026-Present)
  • Patent prosecution and analysis of display technology for a major Korean company (2019-2022)