In the past year, Yoon & Lee has been recognized for its experience in various area of Intellectual Property law by several leading directories and publications, including those listed below:

 

• Legal 500, recognized as a Tier 1 firm for intellectual property and with individuals included in the Hall of Fame and among leading individuals. 
• IAM Patent, recognized for its expertise in patent litigation, patent prosecution, and transactions with several recommendations for individual members of the firm.
• World Trademark Review, with recommendations for enforcement and litigation, prosecution and strategy, and transactions being awarded to the firm and leading individuals in the team.
• IP Stars, acknowledged for its expertise in both patent prosecution and trademark prosecution with individuals recognized as “patent stars” and “rising stars.”
• Trademark Lawyer Magazine, named as one of the Top 10 Trademark Firms and IP Practices in South Korea
• Patent Lawyer Magazine, named as one of the Top 10 Patent Law Firms in South Korea.
• Corporate INTL Global Awards, named as winner of the award for Patent Law Firm of the Year in South Korea - 2025

 

In addition, several of our individual lawyers have been recognized for their outstanding abilities, including:

 

Patents

Mr Dong-yol Yoon by IP Stars (patent star), IAM Patent (recommended), and Legal 500 (Hall of Fame member)

Mr Seong-ki Kim by IP Stars (patent star) and IAM Patent (recommended)

Mr Byeong-ok Song by IAM Patent (recommended) and by Legal 500 as a leading partner.

Mr Ji-man Park by IAM Patent (recommended) and Chambers (ranked lawyer).

Mr Yong-won Lee by IAM Patent (recommended).

Ms Ki-won Na by IAM Patent (recommended) and IP Stars.

 

Trademarks

Mr Sang-yong Lee, the head of our Trademark Team, by World Trademark Report and Legal 500 (Hall of Fame member)

Ms Jaewon Yoon by World Trademark Report (also mentioned by IP Stars)

Mr Ju-ho Jeong by World Trademark Report