Education 

​- SDU LL.B (2018) 

- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University (B.S., Pharmacy, 2004) 

Qualifications

- Admitted to the Korean Patent Bar (2003)
- Registered Pharmacist of Korea (2004) 

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Membership

- Korea Patent Attorney Association (KPAA) 
  

​Experience 

- Partner, PADO IP Law PLLC (2024.01-present) 

- Partner, YOUME IP Law Firm (2007.03-2023.12)

- Patent Attorney, Hansung International Patent & Law Office (2005-2006)

- Patent Attorney, Asia International Patent Office (2004) 

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​Experience 

She is a partner and member of the firm's patent department, where her practice focuses on patent prosecution and appeals related to pharmaceuticals, chemicals and biotechnologies.

Due to her extensive knowledge in these technical fields, Ms. Kim has represented clients such as Ferring B.V., Ipsen Pharma S.A.S, Bayer CropScience AG, and Akzo Nobel N.V., for infringement and validity matters, patent term extensions, and the filing of patent variety rights applications with the Korea Seed & Variety Services.

She was admitted to the Korean Patent Bar in 2003 and is a member of the Korea Patent Attorneys Association. She is also a certified pharmacist. 

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​Publications / Article 

Method of Judging the Inventive Step for Crystalline Form Invention – Supreme Court Decision Announced on March 13, 2023, Case No. 2019Hu11800 [Rejection Decision (Patent)]