Hanyang International Patent and Law Welcomes Two New Partners

Two new partners, Dr. Bumsu Kim and Mr. Choon-Seok Seo, have joined our firm. Dr. Kim, a patent attorney, obtained his Ph.D. from University of Florida (Material Science & Engineering), and worked at the Korean Intellectual Property Office as an examiner for 8 years. Dr. Kim has extensive experience not only in patent examination process, but also in patent dispute resolutions, and is fluent in English and Japanese. We believe Dr. Kim will be able to provide top quality services to clients in chemical field to both Japanese clients and English-speaking clients. 

Mr. Choon-Seok Seo has 20 years of experience as a patent attorney, and specializes in electrical, electronic, and material engineering and science field. Mr. Seo has extensive experience in trial and appeal before the Korean Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board and the Korea Patent Court as well as in patent infringement litigation.

Dr. Kim and Mr. Seo’s curricula vitae are as follows:

Dr. Bumsu Kim

Dr. Bumsu Kim is a partner with Hanyang International and is currently in charge of patent prosecution, patent trial and appeal, patent infringement litigation, patent evaluation, and prior art search and analysis.  Dr. Kim has extensive experience in the technical fields of biotechnology, fine chemistry, inorganic chemistry, food and biological resources, and display technology.

Dr. Kim’s experience working as a patent examiner at the Korean Intellectual Property Office (“KIPO”) adds invaluable insight to the firm.

Choon-Seok Seo

Choon-Seok Seo is a partner with the firm. Mr. Seo practices in diverse IP areas with a focus on patent litigation, especially before the Korean Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board, the Korean Patent Court and Korean district courts. He provides patent infringement and validity analysis for major international corporations, provides counselling on how to deal with patent infringement in Korea, and also assists clients in formulating strategies and policies for generating a patent portfolio. He also handles patent application drafting and prosecution of patent rights for various multinational corporations and domestic clients. He focuses on the following technical areas: semiconductor/LCD/LED manufacturing devices, wireless telecommunication systems, shipbuilding designs, optics, business method, and other electronic systems and devices.