Minseok Lee is a patent associate lawyer with over 10 years of extensive experience in intellectual property law across advanced technology sectors, including electronic materials, batteries, semiconductors, and medical devices. His combination of materials science and engineering background, and legal expertise enables him to deliver strategic and practical IP solutions to domestic and international clients.

Patent Attorney Experience Prior to joining NKL, Mr. Lee served as a Korea patent attorney at Kim & Chang, where he handled comprehensive IP matters including patent prosecution, invalidity and infringement analysis, trade secret litigation, IP strategy consulting, M&A due diligence, and IP valuation. He represented American, European, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese clients across diverse technology fields such as electronic materials, batteries, semiconductors, touch panel displays, medical devices, renewable energies, automotive technologies, and non-ferrous metal refining. He conducted prior art searches in English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, demonstrating his expertise in multinational patent matters.

Technical Foundation Mr. Lee earned his Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering from Seoul National University, providing him with a deep understanding of materials engineering and other engineering fields. This technical background allows him to accurately assess complex technologies and develop effective patent strategies, serving as a key competitive advantage in delivering specialized value to clients in advanced materials, batteries, semiconductors, and other high-tech industries.

International Legal Credentials In 2023, Lee completed the Visiting Scholars, Jurists & Researchers Program at UCLA School of Law, enhancing his understanding of the U.S. legal system and strengthening his global IP strategy capabilities. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2024, qualifying him to practice law in the United States.

Minseok Lee combines technical expertise, legal knowledge, and international experience to provide optimal solutions for his clients’ intellectual property protection and business objectives.