We assist clients
through the patenting process from initial
discussion, filing the applications, prosecuting
the applications to grant, handling any post
grant oppositions and infringement proceedings,
and dealing with any assignments and licenses.
We have highly experienced technical engineers
with many years of practice. Our technical
expertise covers various fields, including
electronics, semiconductors, display devices,
telecommunication systems and devices, sensors,
material science, computer science, business
methods, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, biochips,
microorganisms, organic and inorganic chemicals,
mechanics, and nanotechnology etc. We represent
clients before the Korean Intellectual Property
Office, the Intellectual Property Tribunal,
the Patent Court, the District Courts and
the Supreme Court. Our highly specialized
service helps clients to formulate the most
effective strategy in the enforcement of their
inventions.
TRADEMARKS & DESIGNS
Our practice has
been responsible for handling the trademarks
and designs of the worldwide multinational
companies. We analyze search reports on trademarks
or designs before taking any action before
the Korean Intellectual Property Office. We
provide the full scope of legal services to
protect, maintain and enforce the trademarks
and designs of clients. We are also particularly
experienced in opposing, canceling and invalidating
trademarks before the Intellectual Property
Tribunal as well as the Patent Court, and
initiating and defending infringement suits
before the District Courts.
LITIGATION
We have been involved
in numerous intellectual property litigation
matters before the District Courts, Appellate
Courts, and the Korean Supreme Court. We also
have been involved in many cases taken on
appeal to the Patent Court and ultimately
the Korean Supreme Court. Our broad litigation
experience and specialized technical knowledge
are particularly valuable to clients in protecting
and enforcing their rights.
LICENSING
We have broad experience
in worldwide assignments and licenses of intellectual
property rights including patents and trademarks.
We provide a full range of legal services
in negotiating and documenting licensing agreements
through our precise technical analysis. We
are prepared and committed to provide clients
with the highest level of legal service to
effectively draft license and related agreements
that comply with the particular legal and
practical requirements.
Central P.O. Box 926
Seoul, Korea
TEL: +82 2 2183 0050 / FAX: +82 2 2183 0060 / e-mail :lhipo@leespat.com