UniKL Patent & Law Firm is a Korea based intellectual property boutique serving technology driven companies, universities, research institutes, and startups. Led by patent attorneys with backgrounds in chemical engineering, electrical and electronics, biotechnology, and mechanical engineering, the firm focuses on protecting innovation that underpins business growth. The team operates from its Osong office with an additional client meeting facility in Gwangmyeong, providing localized access to clients across key R&D corridors in Korea.

The firm delivers a full spectrum of IP services spanning prior art searches and patent mapping, patent, trademark, design, and copyright filing, portfolio structuring, freedom to operate and invalidity analyses, and design around strategies. UniKL also advises on valuation, technology transfer and licensing, IP finance, and IP R&D strategy, and supports contract review and legal advisory work connected to commercialization and investment.

When disputes arise, UniKL handles trials, appeals, oppositions, and infringement or invalidation actions, while helping clients prevent conflicts through proactive risk assessment and counseling. The team emphasizes clear communication, practical timelines, and hands on attorney involvement from initial scoping through enforcement, training client teams to manage and leverage IP as a strategic business asset.

About 유니클 특허법률사무소 (UniKL Patent & Law Firm)

Founded in 2018

8 people in their team


Practice areas
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Corporate & Commercial

Languages spoken
English

Social media

ASK A FREE QUESTION

Free • Anonymous • Expert Lawyers

Need Personal Legal Help?

Connect with experienced lawyers in your area for personalized advice on your specific situation.

Free consultation • No obligation

Practice areas

Intellectual Property

UniKL counsels innovators on the creation, registration, and management of IP assets. Services include prior art and landscape searches, patent mapping, patent drafting and prosecution, trademark and design filing, copyright registration, portfolio development, and maintenance. The firm conducts freedom to operate and invalidity analyses, prepares design around strategies, and advises on valuation, licensing, technology transfer, and IP finance so clients can turn R&D into market ready assets.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

UniKL represents clients in IP trials, appeals, and administrative actions, including oppositions, invalidation and cancellation proceedings, and infringement disputes. The team prepares evidence and technical arguments, manages warning letters and responses, and designs enforcement and defense strategies that align with business objectives. They also provide dispute prevention counseling through early risk reviews and portfolio hardening.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law
Data Center & Digital Infrastructure

Corporate & Commercial

UniKL supports commercialization by reviewing and negotiating IP heavy contracts, including licensing, assignment, collaboration, and technology transfer agreements. The team assists with due diligence on patents and trademarks, prepares IP schedules for investment, and advises on technology listing related documentation and strategy, aligning legal terms with valuation, funding, and go to market plans.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls