Name: Trademark Similarity: Principles and Case Law
ISBN: 9791139004311

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 & softwareIP-R&D & dispute analysisTechnology listing advisory

Education, qualifications & affiliations

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

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

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

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.