Intellectual Property

HMP Law has extensive experience in diversified areas of intellectual property (IP) law. We have achieved excellent outcomes in domestic and international intellectual property disputes. HMP Law has established an in-house ‘HMP Technology Center’ to provide leading advisory services in IP transactions.

◆ Representation in IP infringement and damages litigation, petitions for preliminary injunction against IP infringement, and criminal complaints
◆ Representation in the Korean Intellectual Property Tribunal appeals
◆ Advice on employee invention rules and compensation
◆ Advice on setting up infrastructure to prevent unauthorized disclosure of trade secrets, and IP compliance
◆ Advice on recruitment, resignation, and retirement procedures with a focus on protection of trade secrets
◆ Intermediation and advice on IP-related transactions
◆ Advice on licensing agreements
◆ Intermediation in IP-related transactions
◆ Structuring of various IP-related agreements (R&D, assignments, etc.)

The Lawyer in Charge

Key Performance

  • Represented a domestic chocolate manufacturer in connection with a patent infringement claim related to a conching machine

  • Major practice areas include:

  • Defended pharmaceutical companies in respect of allegations of copyright infringements over the use of computer software & IT infrastructure

  • Defended a large conglomerate group in a series of IP infringement compensation claims