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As a member of Lee & Ko's Healthcare Team in IP Group, Seyeon Hwang assists clients on various IP concerns relating to pharmaceuticals · biotechnology, chemical, and other healthcare products. In addition to her legal credentials, Ms. Hwang has an extensive background in pharmaceutical sciences, including earning a Pharm. D. and M.S in Pharmacy at Seoul National University. Ms. Hwang is particularly well equipped to work with clients in analyzing complex pharmaceutical, medical device and bio industries in relation to particular IP objectives and issues.
Representative Cases
[Patent/Trade Secret]
Developed litigation strategies for the defense of a patent related to the blockbuster drug (Entresto) and represented a Global Pharmaceutical Company in related patent invalidation and infringement cases.
Represented a Domestic Chemical Company in patent invalidation trials and lawsuits related to the manufacturing method of polymer micro-particles.
Provided counsel on criminal cases involving trade secret infringement for a Domestic Pharmaceutical Company.
Represented a Domestic Pharmaceutical Company in a trade secret infringement lawsuit related to Botulinum toxin.
Represented a Global Company in a lawsuit involving the invalidation of a patent related to alternative sweeteners.
Represented a Global Pharmaceutical Company in patent infringement lawsuits for the defense of patents related to biological pharmaceuticals for macular degeneration treatment.
Analyzed the invalidation of patents related to pharmaceuticals.
Provided advice on litigation scenarios and timelines related to pharmaceutical patents.
Represented a Domestic Pharmaceutical and Bio Company in non-compete injunction cases.
[Pharmaceutical and Healthcare]
Advised on responses to administrative sanctions for violations of the Narcotics Control Act and the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act.
Provided consulting on establishing compliance systems for a Domestic Pharmaceutical Company.
Advised on matters related to regulatory approvals of in vitro diagnostic medical devices and health functional foods.
Reviewed and provided advice on research contracts and license agreements related to pharmaceutical development, as well as related dispute resolutions.
Provided legal advice on the permissibility of ingredients in health functional foods, legality of labeling, and packaging compliance.
Counseled on matters related to the Medical Service Act, including healthcare institution advertising, and the provision of economic benefits by pharmaceutical companies.
Provided legal opinions on violations of veterinary laws related to animal treatment practices.
Offered advice on strategies for the reimbursement of non-reimbursable pharmaceuticals.
Represented a Manufacturer Company in lawsuits related to damages caused by sanitary napkins.
Represented a Global Pesticide Manufacturing Company in lawsuits related to pesticide damage claims.
Provided legal advice on regulatory matters related to genetic testing platforms, such as NGS gene testing and overseas genetic testing.
Reviewed informed consent forms for clinical trials.
Represented Domestic Pharmaceuticals in lawsuits related to impurities in pharmaceuticals.
[Unfair Competition, Copyright, Trademark]
Advised on potential violations of trademark rights and the Unfair Competition Prevention Act related to imitation products of a famous ice cream brand.
Provided legal advice on copyright violations related to the use of font programs.
Advised on potential copyright infringement and international litigation competition related to promotional videos featuring foreign brand clothing.
Provided legal advice on business secrets and copyright infringement related to concurrently imported audio products.
Represented a Domestic Pesticide Manufacturing Company in civil and criminal cases related to unfair competition.
[Other]
Advised on legal matters related to a famous hotel franchise chain.
Provided legal advice on response strategies to deepfake videos of a famous idol group.
Represented a Global Electronic Company in administrative appeal cases for customs clearance holds of goods related to intellectual property infringement.
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Education
2020 Hanyang University School of Law – J.D.
2017 Seoul National University – M.S. in Pharmacy
2015 Seoul National University – B.S. in Pharmacy(Pharm.D)
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Work Experience
2020-Present Lee & Ko
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Admissions
2020 Admitted to bar, Korea
2016 Licensed Pharmacist
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Languages
Korean and English