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Paul Hastings LLP

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An international firm with a long-established presence in Seoul, Paul Hastings LLP covers the full spectrum of IP and trade secret matters. The practice, which often works closely with the firm’s offices in Hong Kong and Tokyo, is especially well regarded among electronics manufacturers as well as consumer goods and pharmaceutical producers. The practice is led by Jong Han Kim, who has recently handled numerous major matters for Samsung. Seoul-based associate Charles Shin is another key team member, with expertise in IP litigation.

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Key clients

  • Kolon Industries
  • Samsung Electronics

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Work highlights

  • Defended Samsung in a complex, multi-faceted intellectual property dispute, involving claims under the DTSA and Illinois Trade Secrets Act, as well as other patent infringement claims.
  • Defended Samsung in a high-stakes matter by Elm 3DS, involving thirteen (13) patents and targeting Samsung’s market-leading three-dimensional memory chips found in a wide-range of consumer products, including Samsung’s flagship Galaxy mobile phones, tablets, and laptop computers, among others.

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