Introduction
Members
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Members

AnK’s professionals with incredible passion and innovative spirit

  • Jesung AHN

    Patent Attorney

  • Saehwan KIM

    Patent Attorney

  • Hansol KIM

    Patent Attorney

  • Joonsik KIM

    Patent Attorney, U.S. Attorney (CA)

  • Jihong LIM

    Patent Attorney

  • Youngmin SEO

    Patent Attorney

  • Nayeong Kim

    Patent Attorney

  • Junyoung Park

    Patent Attorney

  • Jiyoon LIM

    Patent Attorney

  • Dohyun Kwon

    Patent Attorney

  • Yongsang JUNG

    Patent Attorney

  • Taekyu KIM

    Patent Attorney

  • Taehoon Lim

    Patent Attorney

  • Kyujun JIN

    Patent Attorney

  • Hyoju Kim

    Patent Attorney

  • Moonjong KIM

    Patent Attorney

  • Kyuwon LIM

    Patent Attorney

  • Jaeheon KIM

    Patent Attorney

  • Jiwon Park

    Patent Attorney

  • Yoonjung, Kang

    Patent Attorney

  • Jisun Yoon

    Patent Attorney

  • Sooyoung Kim

    Patent Attorney

  • Kim Yeong Jin

    Patent Attorney

  • Yunsun Jung

    Patent Attorney

  • Jeongyeon Woo

    Patent Attorney

  • Hyemin Seon

    Patent Attorney

  • Hyeongju KIM

    Patent Attorney

  • Won ryu Kyung

    Patent Attorney

  • Juhyeong Lee

    Patent Attorney

  • Yonggab KIM

    Of Counsel

  • Chijoon CHOI

    Advisor

  • Jae Don SHIM

    Advisor/Attorney

Jesung AHN

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2017-Present)
  • Kim & Chang (2005-2017)
  • First Law Offices of Korea (2001-2005)
  • Ubiquix, Inc. (2000-2001)
  • LG Corporate Institute of Technology (1994-1999)

Publications/Activities

  • "DOOViE: An Architecture for Networked Virtual Environment Systems", Proceedings of Computer Graphics International (1997)
  • "Ensemble Competitive Learning Neural Networks With Reduced Input Dimension", International Journal of Neural Systems (1995)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2000)

Education

  • University of Washington (Intensive Business English Program, 2007-2008)
  • Seoul National University, Graduate School of Engineering (M.E., Computer Engineering, 1994)
  • Seoul National University, College of Engineering (B.E., Computer Engineering, 1992)

Languages

  • Korean, English, and Japanese

Saehwan KIM

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2017-Present)
  • Kim & Chang (2008-2017)
  • Lucas & Mercanti LLP (2015)
  • Osaka International Law Offices (2007)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2006)

Education

  • Fordham Law School (LL.M., Intellectual Property, 2015)
  • Seoul National University, College of Engineering (B.S., Material Science & Engineering, 2007)

Languages

  • Korean, English, and Japanese

Hansol KIM

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2017-Present)
  • Kim & Chang (2011-2017)
  • First Law Lee & Ko (2008-2011)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2007)

Education

  • University of California, Hastings College of the Law (LL.M., 2016)
  • Korea National Open University (LLB, 2015)
  • Seoul National University, College of Engineering (B.S., Computer Science and Engineering, 2008)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Joonsik KIM

Patent Attorney / U.S. Attorney (CA)

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2017-Present)
  • Kim & Chang (2011-2017)
  • First Law Lee & Ko (2010-2011)
  • Hancom, Inc. (2004-2007)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to bar, California (2017)
  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2009)

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law (LL.M., 2017)
  • Seoul National University, College of Engineering (B.S., Electrical Engineering, 2010)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Jongbeom JUH

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2019-Present)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2016)

Education

  • Peking University (Intensive Language Training Program, 2018)
  • Yonsei University, College of Engineering (B.S., Biochemical Engineering, 2018)

Languages

  • Korean, English and Chinese

Yonggab KIM

Of Counsel

Experience

  • Segye Law Office (2017-Present)
  • Kim & Chang (1999-2017)
  • Visiting Attorney, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, Tokyo (2004.10.-2005.3.)
  • Ohebashi Law Office, Osaka (2004.3.)
  • Kowa Law Office, Fukuoka (2003.10.)
  • Mori Sogo Law Office, Tokyo (2001.8.)

Publications/Activities

  • Korea Intellectual Property Policy Report (Co-author, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), 2012.3.)
  • "The Measure of Imitation Manual (Korean Edition)," The Measure of Imitation (Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), 2010.3.)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to bar, Korea (1999)

Education

  • Kyushu University, Graduate School of Law (Master of Laws, 2004)
  • Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (1999)
  • Seoul National University, College of Law (LL.B., 1995)

Languages

  • Korean, English, and Japanese

Chijoon CHOI

Advisor

Experience

  • Visiting Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University (2015-Present)
  • Chief Executive Officer, Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. (2011-2014)
  • Vice President, Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.(2009-2011)
  • Executive Director,Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.(2007-2009)
  • Senior Director,Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.(2002-2007)
  • Technical Advisor, Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.(1995-2002)
  • Team Leader, Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.(1992-1995)
  • Manager,Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.(1991-1992)
  • Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (1986-1991)
  • Samsung Group (1986)

Education

  • KAIST, Graduate School of Engineering (Ph.D., Material Science and Engineering, 1987)
  • KAIST, Graduate School of Engineering(M.E., Material Science and Engineering, 1983)
  • Seoul National University, College of Engineering (B.S., Metallurgical Engineering, 1981)

Languages

  • Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and English

Jae Don SHIM

Advisor / Attorney

Experience

  • Dearyook & Aju (2004-current)
  • Investigator, Korean Bar Association (2000-2002)
  • Non-executive Directro, Hanbit Bank(Woori Bank) (1999-2001)
  • Member of Committee, Press Arbitration Commission (1996-1999)
  • Professor, Judicial Research and Training Institute (1993-1996)
  • Chief Judge, Seoul District Court (1996-1997)
  • Chief Judge, Busan District Court (1991-1993)
  • Judge, Seoul High Court (1987-1988)
  • Judge, Daegu High Court (1986-1987)
  • Head of Sokcho branch of Chuncheon District Court (1983-1985)
  • Judicial Research and Training Institute, the Supreme Court of Korea (1976)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Bar, Korea (1976)

Education

  • Seoul National University,College of Law (LLB, 1975)

Languages

  • Korean

Younguk SON

Patent Attorney

Education

  • Seoul National University, College of Engineering (B.S., Material Science & Engineering, 2019)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Junyoung Park

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • LG CNS Co., Ltd. (2011-2017)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2021-Present)

Education

  • Korea University, College of Engineering (B.E., Architectural Engineering, 2011)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korea Patent Bar (2020)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Jiyoon LIM

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2021-Present)

Education

  • Seoul National University, College of Engineering (B.S., Industrial Engineering, 2018)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2020)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Taekyu KIM

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2022-Present)

Education

  • Yonsei University, College of Engineering (B.S., Material Science & Engineering, 2022)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2020)
  • Korea Certified Valuation Analyst, Member of Korea Valuation Association (2021)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Moonjong KIM

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • Republic of Korea Navy, War Lessons/Intellectual Property Proposals(2021-2023)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2023-Present)

Education

  • Yonsei University, College of Science (B.S., Physics, 2021)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2020)
  • Certified Credit Analyst, Korea Banking Institute (2022)
  • Technology Credit Appraiser Lv.3, Korea Technology Finance Corporation (2022)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Kyuwon LIM

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • DAEWOO E&C Co., Ltd. (2016-2018)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2023-present)

Education

  • Yonsei University, College of Engineering (B.E., Architectural Engineering, 2016)
  • Seoul National University of Education, (B.E., Mathematics Education, 2023)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2022)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Yongsang JUNG

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • KASAN IP Firm (2021-2023)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2023-Present)

Education

  • Korea University, College of Engineering (B.S., Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 2013)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2021)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Jaeheon KIM

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • Lotte Fine Chemical (2020-2021)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2024-Present)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Engineer General Machinery, Human Resources Development Service of Korea (2019)
  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2023)

Education

  • Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), College of Engineering (B.E., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering / Computer Engineering, 2020)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Jihong LIM

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • SunYoung Patent Office (2009-2010)
  • Lee International Patent Office (2010-2011)
  • FirstLaw P. C. (2011-2022)
  • LAWYUL Patent & Law Firm (2022-2024)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2024-Present)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2007)

Education

  • Seoul National University, College of Engineering (B.S., Electrical Engineering, 2009)
  • Korea National Open University - Bachelor of Laws (2016)
  • Peking University – Chinese Language school (2017)

Languages

  • Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese

Youngmin SEO

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • MAPS IP Law Firm (2010-2011)
  • FirstLaw P.C. (2011-2014)
  • KIM & CHANG (2014-2023)
  • Intel Corporation (2018, Santa Clara Campus, Secondee)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2024-Present)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2009)

Education

  • Seoul National University, College of Engineering (B.S., Electrical Engineering, 2010)

Languages

  • Korean, English, and Japanese

Kyujun JIN

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • Selim IP Law Firm (2022-2024)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2024-Present)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2021)

Education

  • Korea University, College of Engineering (B.S., Architectural and Civil Engineering, 2022)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Jiwon Park

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • MorphingI Co., Ltd (2023)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2024-Present)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2022)
  • Korea Certified Valuation Analyst, Member of Korea Valuation Association (2024)

Education

  • Yonsei University, College of Engineering (B.S., Material Science & Engineering, 2024))

Languages

  • Korean and English

Sooyoung Kim

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2024-Present)

Education

  • Yonsei University, College of Life Science and Biotechnology (B.S., Biotechnology, 2024))

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2022)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Kim Yeong Jin

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (2019-2022)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2025-Present)

Education

  • Sungkyunkwan University, College of Engineering (B.S., Material Science & Engineering, 2019))

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2024)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Yunsun Jung

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2025-present)

Education

  • Korea University, College of Science (B.S., Earth and Environmental Sciences, 2018)
  • Seoul National University, Graduate School of Natural Sciences (M.S., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geophysics (Seismology), 2022)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Secondary School Teacher (GradeⅡ)
  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2024)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Jeongyeon Woo

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2025–Present)

Education

  • Ewha Womans University, College of Engineering (B.S., Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, 2025)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2024)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Taehoon Lim

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • Y.P. LEE, Mock & Partners (2021-2024)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2025-Present)

Education

  • Hanyang University, College of Engineering (B.S.,Electronic Engineering, 2022))

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2020)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Nayeong Kim

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • Y.P. LEE, Mock & Partners (2019-2023)
  • Kia Corporation (2023-2024)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2025-Present)

Education

  • Sungkyunkwan University (B.S., Physics/Electronic and Electrical Engineering, 2019)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2018)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Dohyun Kwon

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2025-Present)
  • Sigong Patent Law Firm (2024-2025)
  • Hyundai Motor Company (2023-2024)
  • Y.P. Lee, Mock & Partners (2021-2023)

Education

  • Yonsei University, College of Engineering (B.S, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2021)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2020)
  • Certified Investment Manager (2022)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Hyoju Kim

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • 21st Century Patent and Law Firm (2022-2025)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2025-Present)

Education

  • Yonsei University, College of Engineering (B.S., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2022)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2021)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Yoonjung, Kang

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2024-present)

Education

  • Sookmyung Women’s University (B.S., Chemical and Biological Engineering, 2024)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2023)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Jisun Yoon

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • The Wave IP Law Firm (2024-2025)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2025-Present)

Education

  • Sungkyunkwan University, College of Engineering (B.S., Chemical Engineering, 2024)
  • Sungkyunkwan University, College of Natural Science (B.S., Chemistry, 2024)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2023)
  • Korea Certified Valuation Analyst, Member of Korea Valuation Association (2025)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Hyemin Seon

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2025-Present)

Education

  • Korea University, College of Health Science (B.S., School of Health and Environmental Science)
  • Korea University, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology (B.S., Division of Biotechnology)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2024)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Hyeongju KIM

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • Placed First in 61st Certified Korean Patent Bar Examination (2024)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2026-Present)

Education

  • Hanyang University, College of Engineering (B.S., Organic and Nano Engineering, 2026)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2024)

Languages

  • Korean and English

WON RYU KYUNG

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • LG Chem Ltd. (2020-2021)
  • AnK Intellectual Property (2026-Present)

Education

  • Yonsei University, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (2020)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2025)

Languages

  • Korean and English

Juhyeong Lee

Patent Attorney

Experience

  • AnK Intellectual Property (2026-Present)

Education

  • Seoul National University, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (2025)

Admissions/Qualifications

  • Admitted to Korean Patent Bar (2025)

Languages

  • Korean and English