Since qualifying as a Korean patent attorney in 2003, Mr. Ho-Yong Paik has advised clients on patent prosecution, trials and litigation, infringement analyses, patent prosecution, patent mapping, and IP strategy across a broad range of technologies, including automotive, shipbuilding, medical devices, semiconductor inspection equipment, and industrial machinery.
Holding a Master\\\'s degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Mr. Paik possesses an exceptional ability to accurately understand complex structural and mechanical technologies and to translate technical issues into effective IP protection and dispute resolution strategies. As a partner at LEE & MOCK IP, he currently handles patent and utility model prosecution, IP trials and litigation, freedom-to-operate (FTO) and infringement analysis, patent search and analytics, and M&A-related IP due diligence and strategic advisory.
Notably, Mr. Paik has served as Lead Advisor in IP due diligence involving mergers and acquisitions between large and mid-sized Korean companies, overseeing comprehensive IP portfolio analysis of the target company and its competitors, and directing overall IP strategy advisory.
EDUCATION
- Inha University (Master in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, 1998)
- Inha University (Bachelor in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, 1996)
WORK EXPERIENCE
- LEE & MOCK IP (2006-Present)
- Gang & Gang Patent Office (2005-2005)
- Daeha Patent Office (2004-2004)
ADMISSION
- Patent Attorney, Republic of Korea (2003)
LANGUAGES
- Korean, English, Japanese
KEY ACTIVITIES
MEMBERSHIP
- Korean Patent Attorneys Association (KPAA)
PUBLIC ACTIVITIES
- Advisory Member, Unfair Trade Investigation Division, Korea Trade Commission (Present)
- Advisory Member, Damages Calculation Support Panel, Foundation for Cooperation of Large & Small Business, Agriculture & Fisheries (Present)
- Evaluator, Korea Invention Patent Exhibition
- Evaluator, World Class 300 Program
- Patent Law Lectures: Inha University, Incheon National University, Patent Universiade, Kyungnam University, and various client companies
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Lead Advisor for IP due diligence in M&A transactions between large and mid-sized companies
- Patent trend research and IP-R&D projects (multiple engagements)
- Patent analysis advisory for KOSDAQ technology special listing review: medical devices, automotive components, mobile phone-related parts
REPRESENTATIVE LITIGATION CASES
- Total: 114 cases (~March 2026), including 7 Supreme Court victories
- Semiconductor / Inspection Equipment: Invalidation trial victory regarding surface structure of conductor contact of semiconductor substrate, Patent cancellation petition victory regarding socket for semiconductor inspection, and Invalidation trial victory regarding socket for inspection of conductive particles
- Medical Devices / Dental: Invalidation trial and Patent Court victory regarding medical lifting mesh, Complete victory (invalidation trial, Patent Court, Supreme Court) regarding tissue-lifting implant, Invalidation trial and Patent Court victory regarding membrane for alveolar bone regeneration, and Complete victory (invalidation trial, Patent Court, Supreme Court) regarding dental rotary instrument shank structure
- Automotive / Construction / Machinery: Invalidation trial and scope confirmation trial victory regarding automotive disc brake rotor, Patent Court victory (invalidation appeal) regarding grouting tunnel reinforcement method, and Invalidation trial victory regarding composite pile installation method
- Design: Patent Court and Supreme Court victory (scope confirmation appeal) regarding athletic shoe design