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 Ann Nam-Yeon Kwon

Ann Nam-Yeon Kwon

Patent Attorney

Kim & Chang

South Korea

39, Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu
Seoul 03170
South Korea

Ann Nam-Yeon Kwon

Areas of Expertise

Trademarks, Enforcement, IP Litigation

Overview

Ms. Kwon is a senior trademark attorney at Kim & Chang.
She is a member of the firm's Intellectual Property,
Trademark, Copyright, and Design Practices. She has
managed and advised on a vast number of trademark
portfolios for various companies including l'Oreal, Chanel,
Richemont group, and Hermes, among many others, in
Korea for over 30 years.
She provides creative strategies for her clients, and
in doing so, is a pioneer in her field, contributing in the
development of new case law and enforcing her clients'
intellectual property rights in Korea.
Education:
• 1995: UC Berkeley School of Law (Visiting Scholar)
• 1987: College of Liberal Arts, Yonsei University (B.A.,
English Literature)
Professional experience:
• 2021-Present: Intellectual Property Rights Dispute
Resolution Committee (KOIPA)
• 2021-Present : Vice-chairman of International
Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
• 2011-2020: Director of Board, International Association
for the Protection of Intellectual Property
• 2010-Present: Director of Korean Trademark and Design
Association
• 2003-2009: Anti-Counterfeiting Committee, Asia Patent
Attorney Association
• 2002: Geographical Indications Protection Strategy
Committee, Korean Intellectual Property Office
• 2000: Committee on Amendment to the Trademark and
Design Acts, Korean Intellectual Property Office
• 1991-Present: Kim & Chang