Jeong-min Yeo is a Partner Patent Attorney at Pine IP Firm, renowned for her rare dual expertise in both electrical and mechanical engineering. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Yonsei University and a Master’s degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Seoul National University. This multidisciplinary background allows her to provide unparalleled legal counsel for converged technologies, including AI-integrated robotics, advanced sensors, and next-generation mobility.
Prior to joining Pine IP Firm, Ms. Yeo built an elite career at Lee & Mock and Kasan IP, where she represented world-class clients in high-stakes patent prosecution. Her exceptional technical precision and strategic insight earned her the "Excellent Patent Agent Award" from Samsung Electronics SAIT (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology) twice, in 2020 and 2024. These accolades signify her ability to handle the most sophisticated and pioneering research-level technologies.
Her professional journey also includes hands-on industry experience at LIG Nex1, a leading defense contractor, giving her a practical edge in aerospace and defense-related IP strategies. Ms. Yeo has successfully managed and protected the intellectual property portfolios of prominent entities such as Samsung Electronics, Samsung Science & Technology Foundation, KT&G, and the Agency for Defense Development (ADD). As a top-tier female expert in the engineering-focused IP sector, she is dedicated to transforming complex technical innovations into robust legal assets for both global corporations and national research institutions.
Year joined the firm: 2025
