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As a leading intellectual property expert in South Korea, Managing Patent Attorney Young-pil Lee brings over 40 years of expertise in global patent practice, technology commercialization, and corporate management. Throughout his distinguished career, he has successfully fostered and safeguarded his clients\\\' innovations as world-class intellectual property.
Having originally trained as an aeronautical engineer, Mr. Youngpil Lee qualified as a patent attorney in 1982 after recognizing the strategic importance of the patent system while working on global technology acquisition projects in the planning division of a major corporation. Since founding the firm (originally Lee Yong-Pil Patent & Law Firm, now LEE & MOCK IP) in 1985, he has successfully protected the intellectual property rights of numerous major Korean companies, drawing upon his experience in global IP disputes and technology transactions during the rapid growth of Korea’s semiconductor industry in the late 1980s, a period marked by complex, high-stakes patent disputes with foreign corporations.
In 1999, Mr. Lee founded Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. to commercialize advanced silent cooling technology, and the company went on to be successfully listed on KOSDAQ. For approximately 15 years, he oversaw the entire manufacturing commercialization cycle, from patent filings based on proprietary technologies to corporate management and global business operations. Through this experience, he developed a comprehensive business perspective and a deep understanding of the practical challenges faced across technology development, finance, manufacturing, and sales. In recognition of his contributions to both the intellectual property profession and the manufacturing industry, Mr. Lee received the Proud Engineering Alumni Award from Seoul National University in 2018, followed by the Republic of Korea’s Presidential Order of Industrial Service Merit (Iron Tower) in 2019.
With decisive leadership and extensive experience across electronics, mechanics, chemistry, and biotechnology, he continues to lead LEE & MOCK IP, one of Korea’s leading IP law firms, dedicated to securing and protecting their clients’ innovations as globally competitive intellectual property assets. For further insight into Mr. Youngpil Lee’s career and perspectives on intellectual property and industry, please read the in-depth interview published in the Seoul National University webzine at the link below:
https://snuarori.snu.ac.kr/campus-life/career-path?md=view&dataidx=580
EDUCATION
- Seoul National University (Completed the Global Negotiation and Mediation Program, 2015)
- Seoul National University (B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, 1971)
WORK EXPERIENCE
- LEE & MOCK IP, Managing Partner (2005-Present)
- IPAC Mediation Center, Founding Participant and Mediator (2015-Present)
- Korea Patent Attorneys Association, Auditor (2012-2020)
- Building Construction Promotion Committee, Korea Patent Attorneys Association (KPAA) (2015)
- Korea Patent Attorneys Association, Vice President (2004-2012)
- Korean Commercial Arbitration Society, Vice President (2008-2010)
- Lee & Mock Patent & Law Office, Managing Partner (2003-2005)
- Zalman Tech Co., Ltd, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (1999-2011)
- Industrial Property Rights Administration Council (Korean Intellectual Property Office), Operating Committee Member (1998-2003)
- Industrial Property Rights Dispute Mediation Committee (Korean Intellectual Property Office), Mediator (1995-2002)
- Young Pil Lee Patent & Law Office, Founder and Managing Partner (1985-2003)
- Mock Patent & Law Office, Patent Attorney (1983-1985)
- Samsung Aerospace Industries (currently Hanhwa Aerospace), Engineer (1976-1981)
ADMISSION
- Patent Attorney, Republic of Korea (1982)
LANGUAGES
- Korean, English, Japanese
KEY ACTIVITIES
MEMBERSHIP
- Korea Patent Attorneys Association (KPAA)
- Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)
- International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
- Licensing Executives Society Korea (LESK)
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Commercialization and market launch of patented “3D Monitor” technology (2010)
- Led the successful KOSDAQ listing of Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. (2007)
- Commercialized patented “Silent Cooling Fan” technology and founded Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. (1999)
- Facilitated and completed overseas patent transactions for corporate clients (1999)
- Extensive involvement in the commercialization of patented technologies
- Represented clients in numerous patent litigations and intellectual property disputes
- Oversaw overseas patent filings for major corporations, including major Korean electronics firm and other leading companies
- Participated in technology negotiations relating to the introduction of GE jet engines at Samsung Aerospace Industries (1976-1981)
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- Presidential Order of Industrial Service Merit (Iron Tower - Industrial Sector), Republic of Korea (2019)
- Proud Engineering Alumni Award, Seoul National University (2018)
- Presidential Award, Korea Technology Innovation Competition for SMEs (2006)
- Presidential Commendation, Venture Korea (2004)
- Minister of Finance and Economy Award (2004)
- Individual Award at the 8th International Trade Credit Awards, Korean Commercial Arbitration Society (2002)
- Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy Award (1999)
- Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office Award (1999)