Patent and Trade Secret

• Represented Novartis against many Korean generic companies, which was one of the biggest patent infringement disputes related to blockbuster drug for heart failure treatment

• Represented a global company in a lawsuit involving the invalidation and infringement of a patent related to hair-dryer

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare

• Advised global pharmaceutical companies regarding biosimilar patent disputes

• Advised pharmaceutical companies on Pharmaceutical Affairs Act

• Advised on responses to administrative sanctions for violations of the Narcotics Control Act and the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act

• Provided consulting on establishing compliance systems for a Domestic Pharmaceutical Company

• Advised on matters related to regulatory approvals of in vitro diagnostic medical devices and health functional foods

• Reviewed and provided advice on research contracts and license agreements related to pharmaceutical development, as well as related dispute resolutions

• Provided legal advice on the permissibility of ingredients in health functional foods, legality of labeling, and packaging compliance

• Counseled on matters related to the Medical Service Act, including healthcare institution advertising, and the provision of economic benefits by pharmaceutical companies

• Reviewed and advised on various agreements and documents including ICF

Intellectual Property Compliance

• Conducted risk analysis of trade secret infringement and provided counseling on implementation of document management system for a major Korean chemical company

• Conducted risk analysis of trade secret infringement and provided strategy to protect its own technology for a catalyst company

• Provided guideline to manage the risk of trade secret infringement and protect the trade secret of a major Korean chemical company

• Educated employees on trade secret infringement protection for a major Korean chemical company and a Korean pharmaceutical company

• Reviewed and advised on various types of agreements including license agreement

Franchise Law

• Advised on franchising matters and filing disclosure statements with the FTC

• Advised on franchise business of Intercontinental Hotel Group, Accor, Marriott, On the Border, Texas Roadhouse, Wyndham, Chuck E Cheese, and Five Guys