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Seohwa Kim

Patent Attorney
Seoul,11

Summary

Accomplished Patent Attorney and Technology Valuation expert with a proven track record at Shinhan Bank and KASAN IP Law Firm. Excelled in enhancing team productivity and client satisfaction through effective communication and financial analysis. Skilled in intellectual property law and financial statement analysis, adept at negotiating and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Experienced with patent law, focusing on managing and securing intellectual property rights. Utilizes in-depth legal research and strategic patent prosecution to protect innovations. Track record of delivering robust IP solutions and fostering collaborative team environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Technology Valuation

Shinhan Bank
12.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations under the Shinhan Technology Rating (STR) system, assessing technological innovation, market viability, and commercialization potential. Produced strategic reports that supported decision-making for credit assessment and business financing.
  • Managed initial and follow-up TCB (Technology Credit Bureau) evaluations and re-assessments for key clients in the assigned sales division. Provided actionable insights into technological value and associated credit risks, enhancing client portfolio management and risk assessment processes.

Patent Attorney

KASAN IP Law Firm
03.2022 - 11.2024


  • Managed Korean and international patent applications and office actions for semiconductor technologies, including System LSI, Memory (DRAM, NAND, NAND solutions), semiconductor design, packaging, equipment, and process technologies of Samsung Electronics.
  • Drafted and filed 62 patent specifications for semiconductor inventions across 25 semiconductor design technologies, 17 semiconductor packaging technologies, 17 semiconductor equipment technologies, and 3 semiconductor process technologies.
  • Handled over 100 office actions for patent applications in key global markets such as the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan, and Europe.
  • Handled translation of over 10 semiconductor patent specifications initially filed overseas (including the U.S., China, and India) by Samsung Electronics' global research centers for subsequent filing with the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
  • Conducted technical interviews with semiconductor researchers to gain in-depth insights into technological innovations and drafted detailed patent specifications, highlighting inventive features to strengthen enforceability against competitor infringements.
  • Drafted clear and enforceable patent claims based on research and analysis of competitors' patents, including those from AMD, TSMC, Micron, Intel, and Texas Instruments.
  • Developed tailored office action strategies to prevent excessive narrowing of claim scopes and ensured optimal client outcomes during patent prosecution processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Sogang University
Seoul, South Korea
04.2001 -

Skills

Intellectual property law

Timeline

Technology Valuation

Shinhan Bank
12.2024 - Current

Patent Attorney

KASAN IP Law Firm
03.2022 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Sogang University
04.2001 -
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