Welcome to JM International (Law & IP)
JM International is a law/patent firm established in 2010.
As a law/patent firm, we have capabilities and experience in various aspects of law and intellectual property rights. However, we take special pride in our proficiency in resolving issues related to electronic/IT technology, international patents, software copyrights, and matters concerning ventures/startups.
Please feel free to contact us anytime. We will provide you with the best possible solutions.
We not only handle copyright-related litigation and advisory services but also manage copyright affairs mainly for software companies. We represent both domestic and international prominent software companies, performing a comprehensive range of tasks from infringement verification, official correspondence, phone negotiations to litigation. In addition to software, we have extensive experience in resolving disputes related to content copyright infringement.
We provide representation for all aspects of intellectual property rights including patent, design and trademark, from filing to registration and enforcement, with a focus on IT technology. With experience in numerous applications, adjudications, litigations, consultations, valuations, and licensing tasks, we support clients in obtaining robust intellectual property rights based on this foundation.
We handle all procedures from filing to registration and enforcement of intellectual property rights in major countries such as the United States, Japan, China, and Europe. Recognized for our expertise, we manage not only domestic companies but also handle the outsourcing of key country applications for major international corporations including big Japanese companies..
We offer diverse consulting services, from establishment to operation and the legal requirements necessary for successful venture/startup businesses. Our experience includes resolving various disputes such as management conflicts, shareholder disputes, and employment-related conflicts, ensuring entrepreneurs can successfully operate their venture/startup businesses.
Through government projects such as IP Narae, IP Stepping Stone, Intellectual Property Voucher, and R&D projects hosted by the Korean Intellectual Property Office and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, we provide support to small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, and prospective entrepreneurs for patent, design, and trademark applications, IP strategy establishment, brand protection, and overseas patent support.
3rd Floor, Herafice Building, 29 Seocho-daero 51-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06605, Republic of Korea
(postal code) 06605
Hyuk Jae LEE, Attorney at Law & Patent Attorney
Majored in Electrical Engineering at Seoul National University
School of Law at Ajou University
Business Course at Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute
Licensed Attorney at Law and Patent Attorney of Republic of Korea
FirstLaw P. C.
Darae Law & IP Firm
JM International (Current: Managing Partner)
□ Software/Content Copyright
- Numerous cases involving software/content copyright infringement
- Managing a dedicated team for copyright matters: handling official correspondence, calls, negotiations, etc.
□ Patent/Design/Trade Secret
- Patent and design infringement lawsuits, scope of rights confirmation, and invalidation trials
- Application for investigation of unfair trade practices (patent infringement)
- Consulting on trade secrets for a domestic IT mid-sized company
- Conducted seminars on patent disputes for major Japanese corporations
□ IT/Venture/Startup
- Establishment, advisory, and dispute resolution for IT/venture/startup companies
- Disputes over management rights, termination-related disputes, advisory on fundraising, etc.
- Compliance monitoring for VC funds
Changbuhm LEE, Patent Attorney
Master's Degree in Electronics Engineering from Seoul National University
Licensed Patent Attorney of Republic of Korea
Daewoo Electronics Co., Ltd.
Darae Law & IP Firm
Jimyung Patent Firm
JM International (Current: Managing Partner)
□ Patent, Utility Model, Design, and Trademark
- Filing, examination, and litigation
- Valuation, seminars, and consulting related to intellectual property rights
- Domestic and international applications for Korean and foreign companies
□ Other Fields of Intellectual Property Rights
- Evaluation committee member for the Korea Industrial Technology Association research support program
- Evaluation committee member for the Software Promotion Agency and the Korea Internet Coporation Association
- Legal consultant for the Korea Software Industry Association
- Evaluation committee member for the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology
- Adjunct lecturer on intellectual property rights at University of Seoul and Seoul National Industrial University
□ IT/Venture/Startup
- Establishment, VC investment, and management consulting for IT/venture/startup companies
Kyu Sang LEE, Patent Attorney
B.S. in Aerospace Engineering (Minor in Electronic Engineering), Konkuk University
Patent Attorney
JIMYUNG Patent Firm
HANMIR Patent Firm
BARUN International Patent Office
Woori Bank, Innovation Finance Division
JM International
□ Patent, Utility Model, Design, and Trademark
- Filing, examination, and litigation
- Valuation, seminars, and consulting related to intellectual property rights
- Domestic and international applications for Korean and foreign companies
□ Other Fields of Intellectual Property Rights
- Evaluation committee member for the Korea Industrial Technology Association research support program
- Evaluation committee member for the Software Promotion Agency and the Korea Internet Coporation Association
- Legal consultant for the Korea Software Industry Association
- Evaluation committee member for the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology
- Adjunct lecturer on intellectual property rights at University of Seoul and Seoul National Industrial University
□ Intellectual Property Evaluation and Advisory
- Evaluator for Seoul Business Agency(SBA)
- Evaluator for Korea Institute of Marine Science & Technology promotion(KIMST)
- Evaluator for Gyeonggi Techno Park
- Evaluator for Korea Association for Space Technology Promotion(KASP)
- Evaluator for Public Procurement Service(SSP)
- Advisor for Hwaseong Civilian Council for Technical Research and Development
Young Joon YU, Advisor
Majored in Electrical Engineering at Seoul National University
Senior Researcher at Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
Head of Central Research Division at Daewoo Electronics Co., Ltd.
Director of HDTV Development at Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
Consultant at FirstLaw P. C.
JM International (Current: Advisor)
'Understanding Television'
'Dumb Politics and Absent-Minded Economics'
'Rich Japan, Poor Japanese'
'Today's Politics, Tomorrow's Economics'
'What is Semiconductor?'
Heechul CHOI, IP Team Leader
Majored in Law at Konkuk University
Graduate School of Advertising and Public Relations, Yonsei University
SM Entertainment
Tube Pictures
COSPEC (software company)
Inchon Law Firm
Kim, Chang & Lee (law firm)
JM International (Current: IP Team Leader)
- Compliance management for software-related matters
- Handling official correspondence, calls, negotiations, etc.
- Compliance management for trademarks and other intellectual property rights