Partner
TEL |
+82-2-772-5962 |
E-MAIL |
yikang.kang@leeko.com |
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Yikang Kang is a partner at Lee & Ko specializing in intellectual property law. Her areas of expertise include, among other things, patents, trademarks, copyright, unfair competition, trade secrets and compensation for inventions.
In addition to her legal education at Korea University Law School, Ms. Kang's educational qualifications include earning a bachelor of science degree of a major in chemical engineering in 2010 at Pohang University of Science and Technology, together with the completion of a minor in electronic and electrical engineering. Also, she is in charge of legal consulting in various fields.
Ms. Kang is a core expert in the Aerospace Team, handling various cases related to the aerospace industry.
Education
2022 |
Waseda University, Graduate School of Law – LL.M., Japan |
2014 |
Korea University, School of Law – J.D. |
2010 |
Pohang University of Science and Technology B.S.(Major in Chemical Engineering, Minor in Electronic and Electrical Engineering) |
Work Experience
Expertise
IP Litigation |
Responding to Unfair Competition |
IP Strategy Consulting |
Trade Secret · Company Information Protection |
Mechanical |
Chemical |
Pharmaceuticals · Biotechnology |
Japan (IP Prosecution) |
Trademark · Design |
Healthcare · Life Sciences |
IPTAB Proceedings |
Game · Sports · Entertainment |
Copyright · Computer program |
IP Transactions & Licensing |
Healthcare & Pharma Litigation |
Japan |
IP Compliance |
Government Affairs |
International IP Litigation |
Healthcare |
Life Sciences · Pharmaceuticals |
AeroSpace |
Admissions
Admitted to bar, Korea(2014) |
Admitted to the Korean patent bar(2010) |
Languages
Korean, English, Japanese |
Representative Cases
[Patent Litigation]
- Represented a large Japanese company in patent infringement action on secondary battery on smartphone
- Represented a world-wide pharmaceutical company in patent invalidation action related to blockbuster drug for heart failure treatment, which was one of the biggest patent infringement disputes in Korea
- Represented a large Japanese company in patent invalidation lawsuit related to reinforced glass
- Represented a Korean company in patent invalidation and infringement lawsuits related to building level bar
- Represented a large Korean company in patent invalidation and infringement lawsuits related to polishing pads for semiconductor wafers
- Represented a large U.S. company in patent invalidation action related to polishing slurry for semiconductor wafers
- Represented a world-wide pharmaceutical company in patent infringement, invalidation, and PI lawsuits related to immunosuppressants
- Represented a large Korean company in patent infringement and invalidation lawsuits related to optical transparent adhesive
- Represented a large Korean company in patent invalidation, correction and infringement lawsuits related to photoinitiator
[Trade Secret]
- Represented a large Korean company in litigation for trade secret misappropriation and violation of license agreement related to propane dehydrogenation plant
- Represented a Korean company in litigation for trade secret infringement related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment programs
[Trademark, Design, Entertainment]
- Represented a large Korean company against Louis Vuitton for damages caused by unfair competition related to trademark parody products
Awards and Recognitions
2020 |
IP Stars, recognized as Rising Star |