Ms. Kim is a registered patent attorney with expertise in chemistry, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. She has dedicated herself for more than 20 years to a highly successful career related to substantially all types of chemical and biotechnology matters, particularly those pertaining to organic and inorganic chemistry, polymers, medical products/devices, cells/batteries, semiconductors, textiles, OLEDs, agrochemicals, food, cosmetics, new plant varieties, microorganisms, and transgenic animals. 




Ms. Kim primarily focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications from domestic and foreign clients, and preparing legal opinions, including opinions on patentability, patent infringement, and freedom-to-operate. She also has a wide range of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in invalidation trials, oppositions, and patent infringement actions at all levels. 




Ms. Kim has deep understanding of how to secure broad protection for pharmaceutical products, and has provided many clients with effective strategies for maximizing their patent terms. She works closely with clients and regularly lectures on Korean patent practice and the latest developments in Korean patent law and practice to clients, especially for US and European pharmaceutical companies.  




Prior to joining MUHANN, Ms. Kim worked for CENTRAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & LAW (formerly, "CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM") as a senior patent attorney.  

Education

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), School of Law (LL.M., 2014)

Yonsei University, Graduate School of Engineering (M.S. Biotechnology, 2006)

Sogang University, College of Natural Science (B.S. Chemistry, 1999)  Summa Cum Laude

Experience

MUHANN Patent & Law Firm (2017~ )

CENTRAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & LAW (2004.8 - 2016. 4)

Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) adviser (2007. 3 – 2008. 12)

YUIL INTERNATIONAL PATENT AND LAW FIRM (2003.4 - 2004.8)

CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM (2000.07 – 2002. 12)

Y. S. CHANG & ASSOCIATES (1999. 12 – 2000. 6)

Publication

Study on Patent Infringement Issues Related to Generic Drug Approval (Thesis for M.S., 2006)

Membership

Member of Korean Patent Attorneys Association (KPAA)

Member of The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)

Advisor to Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI)

Languages

Korean, English, Japanese