# Yongduck Kim | Managing Partner Yongduck Kim, Managing Partner of IPLEX, advises on AI and software patents, IP-R&D, technology evaluation and commercialization. Source: https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/professionals/yongdeok-kim HOME / PEOPLE AT IPLEX PEOPLE AT IPLEX Yongduck Kim Managing Partner Yongduck Kim Managing Partner ydkim@iplexlaw.co.kr +82 2 556 1028 +82 10 8835 1028 Contact the office ↗ AI Patents & IP Strategy ↗ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Advises on AI and software patent strategy, IP analysis and commercialization, grounded in a detailed understanding of the invention's technical contribution. Yongduck Kim advises on AI and software patents, patent analysis, IP-R&D and commercialization. His practice combines close examination of technical implementation with experience in technology evaluation and advice to startup businesses. AI & software IP-R&D & dispute analysis Technology listing advisory Education, qualifications & affiliations Evaluation & advisory appointments Projects & technical work Lectures, education & mentoring 9 publications Lectures & mentoring Education, qualifications & affiliations 05 B.S., Information, Communication and Electronic Engineering, Soongsil University Passed the 50th Korean Patent Attorney Examination Member, Korean Patent Attorneys Association Member, Asian Patent Attorneys Association Managing Partner, IPLEX Evaluation & advisory appointments 14 2022 Investment review committee, University of Seoul Holdings 2022 External startup evaluation advisor, Soongsil University 2022 External patent quality evaluation advisor, KETI 2021–2022 External technology listing evaluation advisor, NICE D&B Public procurement product evaluation in AI and IoT Marketability and IP evaluation for technology listings, SCI IP evaluation for technology listings, KTC Patent attorney for the Department of AI Engineering, Sookmyung Women's University IP management certification reviewer, KIPA IP lecturer, Korean Patent Attorneys Association Technology protection expert, Seoul Intellectual Property Center Startup lecturer and mentor, Gangbuk Youth Startup Center Restart commercialization mentor, Korea Service Standards Promotion Agency Business support specialist, Gyeonggi Technopark Projects & technical work 21 2016 UI patent dispute readiness analysis, LG Electronics 2018 IP analysis for AI and big-data-based smart manufacturing 2018 Patent analysis for shock- and vibration-resistant containers 2018 IP development for bone densitometry devices 2019 International infringement prevention consulting for Office software 2019 Patent analysis for ultrasound therapy devices 2019 IP-R&D for an intelligent big data analytics platform 2019 Patent analysis for self-extinguishing, repair and low-temperature tapes 2019 IP-R&D for coronary OCT system development 2020 Analysis of Microsoft UI patents 2020 Patent analysis for AI medical imaging and biosignal analysis 2020 IP-R&D for machine-learning-based RNA analysis tools 2020 IP-R&D for coronary OCT system development 2020 IP-R&D for biodegradable stents and coronary OCT 2021 Patent invalidation proceedings concerning semiconductor-facility enclosed shower booths 2021 IP discovery for anomaly detection and optimization in industrial AI 2022 IP-R&D for deep-learning-based pedestrian recognition with automotive radar 2023 Early patent dispute risk assessment for RFID systems 2023 Early patent dispute risk assessment for portable nail printers 2024 Early patent dispute risk assessment for portable tattoo printers 2025 Technology protection consulting for digital therapeutics Lectures, education & mentoring 24 2018–2019 Invited IP lecturer, KIPA 2018 Advisor on international IP content development, KIPA 2019 International IP dispute prevention consulting, KOIPA 2019 Patent dispute consulting for semiconductor-facility shower booths 2019 Seminar on the Korean AI patent landscape and strategic patent development 2019 International IP infringement prevention consulting, KOIPA 2020 Invention evaluation advisor, Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences 2021 AI and big data commercialization training, Korean Association of University Technology Transfer 2021 IP lecture for Seoul Next Local, cohort 3 2021 SBA lecture on blockchain-related IP trends and applications 2021 Startup IP lecture, Micimpact 2022 IP lecture, KT&G Sangsang Startup Camp, cohort 6 2022 Startup IP lecture, Soongsil University 2022 Startup mentoring advisor, Soongsil University 2022 Selection reviewer for Seoul protection support projects, SBA 2022 Capstone design presentation advisor, KOREATECH 2023 KOCCA lecture on IP trends in convergent content industries 2023 DSP one-to-one mentoring, Seoul Design Startup Center 2023 Youth startup consulting, Iksan With Local program 2023 IP education for NH Seed, cohort 2 2023 Lecture on the technology listing process 2024 IP and copyright lecture for arts entrepreneurs, Art Korea Lab 2025 Startup mentoring and demo day evaluation for international STEM students, Korea University 2026 OASIS IP fundamentals lecture for international founders Experience includes current and previous affiliations and activities. Listed projects and lectures include work performed at previous firms. BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS Nine books on IP practice His nine books examine practical issues in AI patent prosecution, IP transactions, disputes, design and trademark law, and Korea's technology-based listing process. 2025 · Platform IP disputes A Practical Guide to Coupang Patent, Trademark and Design Disputes A practical book on IP complaints, sales restrictions and response strategies. ePurple · 2025-09-05 · ISBN 9791139040104 ↗ Read publication news View book ↗ 2025 · Global AI patent strategy OpenAI’s Patent Strategy and the Global AI Patent Race Examines global AI patent strategies, startup IP use and the relationship between patents and open source. CommunicationBooks · 2025-05-23 · ISBN 9791143002167 ↗ Read publication news View book ↗ 2025 · IP transfer & use The IP Rights Transfer Handbook Covers the practical use, transfer and licensing of patents, trademarks and designs. ePurple · 2025-01-24 · ISBN 9791139030044 ↗ Read publication news View book ↗ 2024 · AI patent protection Strategies for Securing AI Patents Explores patent considerations across data, preprocessing, training, network modules and AI applications. CommunicationBooks · 2024-07-12 · ISBN 9791128890598 ↗ Read publication news View book ↗ 2024 · Public procurement Strategies for Excellent Product Designation in Korean Public Procurement Introduces excellent-product procurement designation and related IP strategies. ePurple · 2024-01-12 · ISBN 9791139017205 ↗ Read publication news View book ↗ 2023 · Design protection Design Protection Law: Protect Your Designs An introduction to design protection, examination standards and similarity analysis. ePurple · 2023-05-11 · ISBN 9791139010152 ↗ Read publication news View book ↗ 2022 · Technology listing The Technology-Based Listing Handbook An introduction to Korea's technology-based listing process and the technical and IP evidence involved in preparation. ePurple · 2022-02-25 · ISBN 9791139003093 ↗ Read publication news View book ↗ 2022 · AI patent examination A Practical Guide to AI Patent Examination A guide to patent examination practice for AI technologies. ePurple · 2022-08-19 · ISBN 9791139005530 ↗ Read publication news View book ↗ 2022 · Trademark case law Trademark Similarity: Principles and Case Law Trademark similarity explained through legal principles and case law. ePurple · 2022-05-13 · ISBN 9791139004311 ↗ Read publication news View book ↗ LECTURES & MENTORING Connecting technology and business 2025 Korea University international STEM startup program · mentoring and demo day evaluation Helping technology founders plan their IP strategy ↗ Read about this activity 2025 Korea University startup program · team mentoring on commercialization and patents IP guidance for technology founders ↗ Read about this activity 2024 Art Korea Lab Art Boost · intellectual property and copyright lecture IP education for creative businesses ↗ Read about this activity 2023 NH Seed cohort 2 · IP lecture for agritech and food entrepreneurs Applying IP principles to commercialization ↗ Read about this activity ↗ All professionals - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en - mailto:ydkim@iplexlaw.co.kr - tel:+8225561028 - tel:+821088351028 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/contact - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/ai-patents - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/professionals/yongdeok-kim#qualification - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/professionals/yongdeok-kim#appointments - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/professionals/yongdeok-kim#projects - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/professionals/yongdeok-kim#lectures - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/professionals/yongdeok-kim#publications - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/professionals/yongdeok-kim#field-activities - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/coupang-disputes - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/coupang-disputes - https://www.yes24.com/product/goods/153512710 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/global-ai - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/global-ai - https://ridibooks.com/books/1008004520 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/ip-transfer - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/ip-transfer - https://www.yes24.com/product/goods/142068996 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/ai-patent-strategy - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/ai-patent-strategy - https://ridibooks.com/books/1008004069 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/procurement - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/procurement - https://ridibooks.com/books/1745006691 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/design-law - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/design-law - https://ridibooks.com/books/1745005937 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/technology-listing - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/technology-listing - https://ridibooks.com/books/1745005140 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/ai-examination - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/ai-examination - https://ridibooks.com/books/1745005437 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/trademark-cases - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/publications/trademark-cases - https://ridibooks.com/books/1745005281 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/blog/1363450 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/blog/1363450 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/blog/1034660 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/blog/939721 - https://www.iplexlaw.co.kr/en/professionals