Kihwan Koh is a patent attorney at Lee & Mock IP who passed the Korean Patent Attorney Examination in 2023, handling all aspects of patent practice in the semiconductor field — from drafting specifications and filing applications to responding to Office Actions both domestically and abroad.

He holds a dual degree in Materials Science & Engineering and Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Korea University, where he built a strong theoretical foundation in electronic materials and semiconductor engineering. Drawing on this background, he brings deep technical expertise spanning semiconductor devices, fabrication processes, and circuit design.

Currently, he focuses exclusively on a global electronics company\'s semiconductor patent portfolio, covering a broad range of cutting-edge technologies including next-generation memory devices such as VS-DRAM, V-NAND, and HBM, advanced 3D and 2.5D packaging, and semiconductor process equipment.

EDUCATION

  • Korea University, Seoul, B.E., Dual Major in Materials Science and Engineering & Electrical Engineering, (2026)

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • LEE & MOCK IP (2026-Present)

ADMISSION

  • Patent Attorney, Republic of Korea (2023)

LANGUAGES

  • Korean, English, Japanese

KEY ACTIVITIES

PUBLIC ACTIVITIES
  • NUPACE Exchange Program, Nagoya University, Japan (2026)
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
  • Academic Excellence Award, Collective Practical Training Program for Patent Attorneys (2024)