Sukmyung Yi Partner

T. 02-580-4302

E. smyi@leemock.com

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Sukmyung Yi
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Since qualifying as a patent attorney in 2000, Mr. Sukmyung Yi has handled numerous patent applications, trials and litigations in relation to chemical and electronic materials, as well as the biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields.

In addition, Mr. Yi has developed a strong understanding of international intellectual property systems and practices through his work with global partners on behalf of both domestic and overseas clients. He also actively maintains and expands his international network by regularly attending overseas conferences and undertaking business trips each year.

As a hobby, Mr. Yi enjoys physical activities in nature, such as hiking, cycling, and sailing, as well as various volunteering activities. He loves participating in liberal art study groups and singing with a choir to maintain a healthy way of life.

EDUCATION

  • Kyoto University (M.S. in Molecular Biology, 2003)
  • Yonsei University (B.S, in Biochemistry, 1992)

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • LEE & MOCK IP (2011-Present)
  • Patent Firm BKL (2003-2010)
  • Patent Firm Koreana (1999-2000)

ADMISSION

  • Patent Attorney, Republic of Korea (1999)

LANGUAGES

  • Korean, Japanese, English, Spanish

KEY ACTIVITIES

MEMBERSHIP
  • - Korean Patent Attorney Association (KPAA)
  • - World Intellectual Property Association (AIPPI)
  • - Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA)
  • - License Association (LES)
  • - Japan\'s Kansai Patent Research Society (KTK)
PUBLIC ACTIVITIES
  • - Lecturer in the chemical field at the Patent Training Association
  • - Lecturer for patent specification drafting for the Korean Patent attorney association
  • - Lecturer at the Japan Kansai Patent Research Association
  • - Lecturer at the Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA)
  • - Lecturer at Yonsei University, Korea University, Jeju National University, and Ewha Womans University
  • - Researcher in IP Translation for the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA)
  • - Former Vice president of the Korean Patent Attorney Association (38th)
  • - Former Secretary-General of the Korea Group of the Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA)
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
  • - Legal opinion in view of Ethics on the Use of Blastomere Cells
  • - License Consultation and Infringement Review (Japanese Company vs Korean Company)
REPRESENTATIVE LITIGATION CASES
  • - Review of license agreement for Japanese company with Korean agency
  • - Invalidation trials (Korean Pharmaceutical Company and Japanese Pharmaceutical Company)
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