Tae Guen Kim

  • Partner
  • T. +82-2-3404-6528
  • F. +82-2-3404-0805
  • E. taeguen.kim@bkl.co.kr

Overview

Tae Guen Kim is a partner in the Intellectual Property Group at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC. Mr. Kim advises clients on various aspects of intellectual property, including patent and trademark enforcement and IP transactional matters. Having an electrical engineering background, Mr. Kim mainly handles disputes and licenses involving technology or patent. Mr. Kim also represents clients in multi-jurisdictional patent litigation, acting as the Korea counsel to clients involved in litigation overseas.

Mr. Kim earned B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University, completed the 37th Judicial Research and Training Institute course, and joined BKL. He also obtained LL.M. degree from University of Southern California Gould School of Law since his admission to the Korean Patent Bar.

Representative Experience

2008-Present Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

Representative Matters

Represented a client in disputes over patent infringement regarding optical devices, chemical products, semiconductor equipment, etc.
Represented a client in disputes over trade secret infringement regarding semiconductor equipment
Advised an ATM manufacturer regarding the US patent infringement case
Advised a game company on IPR issues relating to acquisition of an entertainment company
Advised on technical license of a new drug
Represented a client in disputes over non-compete agreement and infringement of trade secrets regarding secondary battery
Represented a client in disputes over patent infringement regarding optical devices, chemical products, semiconductor equipment, etc.
Represented a client in disputes over patent infringement regarding printer cartridges
Represented a client in disputes over trade secret infringement regarding semiconductor equipment
Represented a client in disputes over trade secret infringement regarding LED
Represented a client in disputes over trade secret infringement regarding steel manufacturing facility
Represented a client in disputes over trade secret infringement regarding unauthorized use of source code
Advised a pharmaceutical company on employee inventions
Represented a client in a legal proceeding for compensation for employee inventions regarding semiconductors, display elements, etc.
Advised on a national research and development project
Advised a chemical company regarding litigation on the U.S. trade secret infringement
Advised an ATM manufacturer regarding the US patent infringement case
Advised a manufacturer of auto parts regarding the US patent infringement case
Advised a manufacturer of cutting devices regarding the German patent infringement dispute
Advised a chemical company regarding litigation on the German trade secret infringement
Advised on IPR issues relating to acquisition of a franchise company
Advised on IPR issues relating to acquisition of an electronic parts manufacturer
Advised on IPR issues relating to acquisition of a medical equipment manufacturer
Advised a game company on IPR issues relating to acquisition of an entertainment company
Advised on IPR issues relating to acquisition of an SI company
Advised on establishment of a joint venture company relating to water treatment business
Advised a national research institution on licensing
Advised on technical license of a new drug
Advised on disputes over licensing regarding solar batteries
Advised a patent management company on its corporate governance and technology transaction
Advised on nuclear power technology transfer agreement
Advised a telecommunication company on damages claim for leakage of personal data
Advised a medical device company on collection and processing of patient information
Advised a global financial company on overseas transfer of personal data

Education

2013 University of Southern California Gould School of Law (LL.M.)
2008 Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea
2003 Seoul National University (B.S.)

Selected Activities

Awards
The Legal 500 - Leading Lawyer (2024)

Qualifications

2008 Korea
2003 Patent Attorney (Korea)

Awards and Recognition