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Managing Patent Attorney | Co Founder

Yonghwan, Lee

Strengths

  • Expertise in AI semiconductor-based patent strategy

  • Specialized knowledge in display and electronic circuit technologies

  • Practical experience in trademark and brand protection

  • IP design aligned with technology commercialization flows

  • Industry-focused IP education

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Introduction​​

Yonghwan Lee is an IP expert with deep understanding of technological trends in AI semiconductors, displays, and electronic circuits.
Drawing on hands-on experience in translating technology into real-world products, he focuses on designing technology-driven, strategy-oriented IP systems essential for startups and tech-based companies.

He also possesses extensive practical experience in brand protection and trademark portfolio design, having worked extensively with branding for fashion and F&B enterprises.

Career

  • Managing Patent Attorney, DIDIM Patent Group (2025–Present)

  • Adjunct Professor, College of Science, Kyung Hee University (2018–Present)

  • Participant, Seoul National University AI CEO Program (2025–Present)

  • Recruitment Committee Member, Gangwon Foreign Investment Council (2025–Present)

  • Technology Protection Expert, Ministry of SMEs and Startups (Korea Foundation for Cooperation between Large Enterprises, SMEs, and Agriculture/Fisheries) (2025–Present)

  • Dedicated Lecturer, Korea Display Association (2020–Present)

  • Partner Patent Attorney, Invensync Patent Firm (2017–2025)

  • Patent Attorney, Park Jangwon Patent Law Office (2016–2017)

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Achievements

  • Advising on regional attraction of technology-based companies and IP infrastructure strategy.

  • Lead patent attorney for DEEPX, managing patent portfolio development and global filing strategy based on AI semiconductor architecture.

  • Solely responsible for LG Display’s IP affairs, conducting prior art searches and providing patent strategy consulting related to display technologies.

  • Extensive patent filings in advanced technology fields including electronic circuits, semiconductors, and displays.

  • Experience in multinational patent filings including the U.S., Europe, and numerous PCT applications.

  • Developing trademark and brand protection strategies, managing portfolios, and handling dispute responses.

  • Providing infringement prevention and IP protection consulting for SMEs.

  • Dedicated lecturer for the Korea Display Industry Association, delivering industry-focused IP education.

  • Conducting practical IP lectures for universities and public institutions.

  • Conducting IP audits and investor-oriented strategy planning for companies preparing for technology-special exception IPOs.

  • Participated in patent dispute response strategy support projects at the Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency for “Access Control Systems Technology.”

  • Engaged in standard patent strategy support projects, including “NPU IP discovery and development optimized for MPEG-VCM.”

  • Conducted IP-R&D strategic support projects under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups for “Development of Passive Beamformer Technology for 5G FR2.”

  • Executed IP-R&D strategic support projects on “Core material parts and process technology development for Post InP Quantum Dot Displays.”

  • Led SME technology innovation projects focused on export-oriented IP strategy formulation (2nd phase).

  • Developed O-RAN RU compatible with 5G heterogeneous network base station equipment.

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