Representati ve Patent Attorney

121 Unjung-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Room 204, KPGA Building, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13461

Unranked

Korean
English


Jurisdictions:

South Korea

Practice areas:

Intellectual property
IP transactions
Patent

Industry sectors:

Aerospace & defence
Automotive
Gaming
Healthcare
Medical devices


Kang Min-ho is a Representative Patent Attorney at Pine IP Firm, where he advises technology companies, universities, research institutions, and public-sector innovation programs on patent prosecution and strategic IP portfolio development. With an academic background in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Sungkyunkwan University, Mr. Kang brings strong technical insight to patent matters involving artificial intelligence, software-driven technologies, electronics, IoT, blockchain, UI/UX, and convergence technologies.

Prior to establishing his leadership role at Pine IP Firm, Mr. Kang built a solid career in electronics-focused patent practice at Wooin, Lee & Mok, and Patent Office Support, where he handled a broad range of domestic and international patent matters. His experience includes patent applications, office action responses, overseas prosecution, and competitor-focused claim strategies for advanced technologies.

Mr. Kang has advised major corporations and institutions including Samsung Electronics, Yonsei Medical Center, Yonsei University, GIST, UNIST, and Kyung Hee University. He has also served as a mentor and consultant for numerous public innovation and commercialization programs, including projects related to AI learning data, ecofriendly vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, optical lens modules, university technology startups, and regional special R&D zones. His practice is distinguished by a practical understanding of both patent law and technology commercialization, enabling him to help clients convert technical ideas into commercially meaningful IP assets.

Year joined the firm: 2022

  • Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2012

  • Member, Korea Patent Attorneys Association, 2020

  • Passed the 53rd Korean Patent Attorney Examination, 2016

  • Samsung Electronics: Handled patent matters involving artificial intelligence, UI/UX, blockchain, IoT, office automation, overseas prosecution, and competitor-targeted claim strategies.
  • Yonsei Medical Center: Managed patent applications and registrations for artificial intelligence-based medical devices and medical image processing technologies.
  • Universities and research institutions: Provided IP consulting and patent prosecution support for Yonsei University, GIST, UNIST, and Kyung Hee University.
  • Technology commercialization projects: Advised on IP-R&D and commercialization projects involving optical lens modules, hydrogen fuel cell vehicle components, ICT convergence, and university technology startups.