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Soonwoong Kim, Managing Partner of Jungjin IP Law Firm, was awarded the Grand Prize in the IP-R&D (Intellectual Property-Based Research and Development) category at the 2024 Korea Promising Patent Technology Awards, hosted by the Korea Intellectual Property Service Association.

Soonwoong Kim, Managing Partner of Jungjin IP Law Firm, was awarded the Grand Prize in the IP-R&D (Intellectual Property-Based Research and Development) category at the 2024 Korea Promising Patent Technology Awards, hosted by the Korea Intellectual Property Service Association.

Mr. Kim was recognized for his outstanding contributions in utilizing patent big data to develop customized R&D strategies and strengthen global technological competitiveness. This award acknowledges his role in advancing innovation and supporting IP-driven R&D models across strategic technology sectors.

IP-R&D is an innovative approach that leverages patent analytics to eliminate redundant research, maximize R&D efficiency, and identify promising technologies. Through patent trend analysis, it enables the discovery of competitive research themes, helps overcome patent barriers, and ensures global IP protection and market advantage.

This method has been especially emphasized in national strategic sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and carbon neutrality, where securing core patents is essential for advancing high-tech industries and safeguarding technological sovereignty.

Jungjin IP Law Firm is widely known for its expertise in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, which account for approximately 72% of its practice. The firm provides full-cycle services—from R&D planning to technology transfer—tailored to the needs of universities, national research institutes, startups, and SMEs.

With a track record exceeding KRW 1 billion in annual IP commercialization outcomes, the firm builds aggressive patent portfolios and actively supports technology transfer. Its multidisciplinary team includes patent attorneys, technology transfer professionals, valuation experts, and patent analysts, delivering comprehensive and systematic IP services.

Mr. Kim emphasized, “We connect every stage of the innovation process—from invention and patent filing to technology transfer—ensuring our clients’ IP assets are not only protected but fully utilized.”

Through IP-R&D, Jungjin IP Law Firm is playing a leading role in establishing Korea’s technological sovereignty and responding to the demands of the global technology-driven era. Together with the Jungjin Intellectual Property Strategy Institute, the firm offers highly specialized and customized solutions backed by master’s and doctoral-level experts in biotechnology, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and electronics.

Mr. Kim concluded, “IP-R&D goes beyond traditional patent strategy—it has become a key factor in determining the competitiveness of nations and enterprises alike. I remain committed to maximizing the value of intellectual property at the core of research and development.”

Jungjin IP Law Firm continues to lead in providing end-to-end IP services from R&D to commercialization, setting new benchmarks in IP-based research and helping shape the future of Korea’s high-tech industries.

Source: Patent News – https://www.e-patentnews.com/12208

Congratulations once again to Mr. Kim Soon woong!

Thank you.

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