ㆍThe patent attorneys at MUHANN have obtained degrees in different areas of technology and have years of experience in such areas in the largest law firms in Korea. We have handled a wide variety of patent and utility model related cases in connection with technology, including, but not limited to, electronics, computers and communication technology.

ㆍ MUHANN has represented the following companies in Korea.

Motorola, Ericsson, Alcatel, Micron Technology, Texas Instruments, Microsoft, IBM, Seagate Technology, Bosch, SONY, SEGA, SHARP, MITSUBISHI, TOSHIBA, Hitachi, NEC, Canon

ㆍ With the strong understanding of the Korean patent laws, and the many years of experience that the patent attorneys at MUHANN have, we provide quality services at a cost efficient price.

ㆍ Through an intensive analysis of the inventions, we will suggest and draft claims that provide the widest scope of protection for the patents and utility models in Korea and advise our clients on how to minimize the maintenance fees for the patents and utility models.

ㆍ The trademark attorneys at MUHANN have dealt with numerous internationally famous trademarks. We have represented the following companies in Korea.

IBM, Sun Microsystems, 3M, Microsoft, Wal-Mart, AUDI, Qwest, GUCCI, NINA RICCI, CHANEL, Monfort, Montblanc, Disney Inc., 21st Century FOX Inc., Loreal, FIFA

ㆍ MUHANN understands the importance of protecting the goodwill that our clients have acquired in their trademarks and designs, and will do everything possible to protect our clients against infringement, dilution and other acts of unfair competition.

ㆍ MUHANN also has an aggressive policy for preventing/stopping third parties from infringing the intellectual property rights of our clients. We have a strong relationship with the local law enforcement agencies and have filed many infringement and enforcement actions which include, but are not limited to, the drafting of demand letters requesting the cessation of potentially infringing activities. We have represented many clients in civil and criminal proceedings before the District Courts, Patent Court, High Court, and Supreme Court.

ㆍ Through the close working relationships between the patent attorneys and litigation attorneys at our firm, we have been successful in obtaining favorable decisions in various IP related lawsuits involving sophisticated technology. The broad technical foundation of our litigation and patent attorneys allows MUHANN to fully understand the relevant issues and to work efficiently on behalf of our clients by avoiding unnecessary research.

ㆍ MUHANN maintains close relationships with many renowned experts in various fields of technology with whom, if deemed necessary, we consult to assist our clients in litigation.

ㆍ Although our firm's philosophy is to achieve our clients' goals without having to resort to litigation, when deemed necessary, MUHANN uses the resources at its disposal vigorously in pursuit of a favorable result for our clients.

ㆍ MUHANN also assists our clients in all aspects of licensing, including, but not limited to, patents, copyrights, technology, know-how, trademarks, and designs. Because of the nature of the relationship, protecting intellectual property rights with respect to licensees can be a complicated matter, MUHANN advises our clients on the relevant, and frequently changing, issues under the Korean IP laws relating to licensing matters.

ㆍ MUHANN is a full service law firm and conducts prior art, similar trademark (including unauthorized use of any similar trademark), right-to-practice, invalidity and infringement searches on behalf of our clients. We also provide clients with legal opinions regarding patentability, right-to-practice, validity, potential infringement, etc.

ㆍ As one of the most connected countries in the world, many global companies have been involved in actions regarding Cyber-squatters in Korea. MUHANN has successfully represented owners of trademarks in Korea and cancelled trademarks registered in Korea as well as other countries.

ㆍ We also frequently work with Web site developers, Internet service providers, and communications companies to obtain and protect domain names and Web site content. We are familiar with the Internet's policies regarding domain name disputes, domain name ownership and transfers.

ㆍ MUHANN has a strong copyright practice in all major areas, including literary works, photographic works, publicity rights, product packaging, and the like. We have successfully represented numerous international clients in filing new applications for registering their copyrights and/or computer software.