Business Area

Patents/Utility Models

We carry out various business affairs such as drafting specifications, application forms, preparing arguments/amendments, patent information searches, preparing patent maps, specialized translations, prior art searches, providing technical advice to embody ideas, appraisals, management for the renewal of patent registrations, utility models, the assignment of rights, oppositions, trials, disputes, litigation, and other general procedures performed from Korean/foreign (including PCT) applications to their registration.

We handle these business affairs through experts exclusively responsible for each technical field, including electrics, electronics, telecommunications, semiconductors, physics, computers, machinery, metals, chemistry, biotechnology, and more. The majority of client services at E.M.Hwang & Partners revolve around the patent-related areas listed below. Wherever you may be in the process—even up to litigation—our team of expert patent attorneys is ready to assist in nurturing and protecting your innovations.

Patent, Utility Applications, and Registrations
Patentability Opinions
Prosecution
Licensing

Trademarks/Service Marks

Our versatile attorneys have secured trademark protection for many clients. To protect clients’ trademark rights, we handle various IP-related business affairs such as searches, consultations, registrations, applications, renewals, trials, assignment of rights, oppositions, and preparing responses necessary for trademark/service mark applications and registrations.

Applications and Registrations
Prosecution
Trademark Availability Search
Border Protection in Customs Clearance
Licensing
Trademark Surveillance

Design

In recent years, a product's appearance has become as important as its functionality for market success, especially in consumer products. Recognizing this trend, companies increasingly emphasize industrial design, with aesthetic features becoming valuable intellectual property assets. We have unique expertise in IP protection for industrial designs, enabling our clients to maximize their investments in design.

Design Applications and Registrations
Prosecution

Administrative Litigation

When intellectual property rights conflict, we seek the most efficient and effective strategy to resolve disputes. Litigation isn't always necessary to achieve clients’ objectives, but when required, we guide clients through pretrial, trial, and appellate processes with extensive experience.

Oppositions & Appeals
Litigation
Anti-Counterfeiting
Unfair Competition

Infringements

Infringement of valuable intellectual property rights is all too common in today's global marketplace. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel and aggressive representation to protect our clients' rights in various intellectual property matters.

Infringement Counseling
Administrative Enforcement and Infringement Litigation

Copyrights

Copyright is an essential aspect of our firm’s services. We've secured copyrights for creative individuals and entertainment companies. Resolving copyright issues, including litigation, can be complex—especially for foreign clients—requiring an experienced, trustworthy partner to manage international disputes effectively. We are confident and ready to provide top-tier copyright protection in Korea.

Registrations
Licensing
Copyright Infringement

Domain

The evolution of the Internet has introduced various legal and technical issues related to Internet and e-commerce law