Mr. Tae-Yeon Cho
E-mail: tycho@cholaw.com
- License/Certification : attorney-at-law in Korea and US (New York); Korean Patent Attorney
- Languages : Korean, Japanese, English.
Mr. Cho began his legal career focusing on intellectual property law at a time when the concept of intellectual property was in its infancy in Korea. As a result, Mr. Cho is considered to be among the most knowledgeable and experienced lawyers in the area of intellectual property in Korea. Mr. Cho is also recognized in Korea as a distinguished trial lawyer, having served as lead counsel for a number of significant cases involving intellectual property issues, as well as commercial subjects. Mr. Cho also serves as a member of Korea¡¯s Domain Name Dispute Resolution Committee, and serves as a mediator for such disputes. Mr. Cho has been recognized by Asia Law & Practice as one of Asia¡¯s leading business lawyers in the area of intellectual property. Along with his colleague Mr. Ik-Hyun Seo, Mr. Cho was also recognized as one of the four ¡°Leading Individuals¡± in the area of intellectual property by the Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2001-2004).
- Professional Experience :
[1991-2002] Lee International IP & Law Group (Seoul, Korea)
[1983-1991] Central International Law Firm (Seoul, Korea)
- Education :
George Washington University National Law Center (M.C.L., 1989);
University of Chicago School of Law (LL.M., 1988);
Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (1983)
Seoul National University School of Law (LL.B., 1980).