Sung Pil Kim

Before joining HDP, Mr. Kim worked for Samsung Electronics as a Senior Manager of IP. During his 18 plus years service, Mr. Kim experienced virtually all aspects of corporate IP activities including patent prosecution, patent procurement, portfolio management, infringement and validity analysis, licensing, and corporate IP strategy setup. Mr. Kim also represented Korean Semiconductor Industry at IP Task Force of World Semiconductor Counsel during 2004-2008 and served as a chair for the IP Task Force during June 2005-May 2006. He served as an IP valuation consultant to Korea Institute of Science and Technology during 2002-2004 and as an industry advisor during 2001-2002 for Korea Technology Transfer Center.
 

Mr. Kim’s practice involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical, computer, electro-mechanical, and mechanical arts. He has experience in multiple areas of technology, including: semiconductors (processing, circuit design, packaging, testing, and assembling), liquid crystal displays, microelectronics, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
 

Education

J.D., University of New Hampshire School of Law (Formerly, Franklin Pierce Law Center), 2011
Master of Intellectual Property, Franklin Pierce Law Center, 1998
M.S. in Electronic Engineering, Hanyang University, 1990
B.S. in Electronic Engineering, Hanyang University, 1988

Honors & Distinctions

• Distinguished Service Award, Korea Semiconductor Industry Association (2007)

Speaking Engagements

• A frequent lecturer in Korea, Mr. Kim has lectured on numerous patent related topics such as corporate IP strategies and managements, patent disputes, and patent valuations.