Region: Korea, Republic of

South Korea nears adoption of ‘K-discovery’ system for trade secrets and patents suits

But push by key industry players has forced Korean legislators to soften their proposed US-style discovery proposals

08 December 2023

Dive into trade secret complaints at the US International Trade Commission

We’re going beneath the surface using Docket Navigator data about ITC trade secret cases in light of Samsung Display’s new allegations against BOE

20 November 2023

Exclusive: Dolby secures win in Korean SEP litigation

Victory “endorses” Dolby’s self-reporting licensing system, company’s IP head tells IAM

20 September 2023

South Korea’s IP-backed lending market growth exceeds targets

Although heavy reliance on government-backed initiatives creates uncertain future for IP holders

19 September 2023

‘Live or die’: LG Chem prepares to launch series of disputes as strategy pivots, reveals IP head

The Korean chemicals giant will do anything to combat “harsh competition” and IP is one of the “crucial” tools for securing success, contends IP head Kyung-Hwa Min

13 September 2023

KIPO commissioner on patent policy priorities and becoming a ‘top 3’ IP nation

IAM speaks with Dr Lee Insil – the first office head from a private sector background – about her vision, AI patent examination and encouraging strategic technologies

23 August 2023

InterDigital-Samsung arbitration has begun as Lenovo funds continue flowing

Liren Chen, CEO of the Delaware-based licensing business, pledged to make Lenovo pay fully – not just for cellular SEPs as the UK case commanded, but video technologies sought in its German litigation

04 August 2023

How Netlist uses IP licensing negotiations to boost manufacturing

In an exclusive interview, CK (Chuck) Hong, CEO of memory module firm Netlist, recounts the birth of its patent licensing programme and how IP helps fuel its products business

10 May 2023

BREAKING: Avanci signs Samsung to 2G-4G SEP platform as a licensor

The Korean company has also joined the Aftermarket licensing programme and is already a member of Avanci Broadcast

18 April 2023

This week’s Netlist v Samsung jury trial is the tip of the iceberg

Docket Navigator research shows the case in trial is one of three in US federal courts and there are 12 pending IPRs

17 April 2023

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