About Us

Established in the Republic of Korea in 1953, Kim & Cho stands as one of the nation's premier top-tier commercial patent and trademark law firms. Co-founded by the late Eui-Chang Kim, an attorney-at-law and patent attorney, and the late Sun-Hwang Cho, a distinguished patent attorney, our firm has been shaped by a legacy of uncompromising excellence.

For over seven decades, this legacy has been carried forward with remarkable stability under the leadership of Myung-Koo Kang, a seasoned patent attorney and chemical engineer, who continues to guide the firm's strategic vision.

We view intellectual property not merely as a legal asset, but as a core driver of business growth. Our approach combines deep technical excellence with sharp commercial insight, enabling us to transform highly complex legal challenges into innovative, actionable, and succinct solutions.

By fostering high-level, transparent communication within our teams and with our clients, we deliver creative strategies that are rooted in intellectual rigor, integrity, and mutual trust—ensuring that every decision advances our clients' broader commercial aims.

From global multinational corporations to ambitious startups, clients turn to Kim & Cho for far more than standard legal counsel. They rely on our comprehensive, sector-specific expertise across the full spectrum of IP services, including:

• Patent and trademark applications (domestic and international)
• Regional market navigation and portfolio strategy
• Oppositions, prosecutions, and trials before IP offices and courts
• Licensing, due diligence, and complex portfolio negotiations

Our obsession with quality and our unwavering commitment to our clients' commercial objectives form the bedrock of enduring, balanced, and truly excellent partnerships.

Kim & Cho houses a highly efficient technical and administrative staff, equipped with the knowledge and experience to handle all types of IP applications and faithfully navigate regulatory requirements. Our specialized Patent Department is organized into dedicated practice teams covering:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics & ICT (Information and Communications Technology)
• Chemical & Material Sciences
• Biological & Life Sciences
• Designs & Utility Models

Our professionals are agile thinkers and proactive communicators. They work collaboratively with clients to drive strong economic growth and secure sustainable business success in the industries where they operate.

At the heart of Kim & Cho lies an unwavering commitment to sound ethical business principles. We firmly believe that technical mastery and commercial insight must always go hand in hand with integrity and vigilance.

Every case entrusted to us receives the most meticulous, careful attention, guided by the long-standing customs and traditions of excellence that have defined Kim & Cho for over seven decades. Clients can be assured that they are dealing with an intelligent, integral, and trustworthy partner—one whose sole mission is to protect their innovations and fuel their future growth.