Kiwon Sung
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Credentials
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Attorney at Law (California)
State Bar of California -
Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent
California Department of Real Estate -
변리사(Patent Attorney, South Korea)
Korean Intellectual Property Office -
변호사(Attorney at Law, South Korea)
Ministry of Justice KR
Experience
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K-startup Law
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner
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Jul 2020 - Present
As an experienced startup lawyer, Kiwon has been a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and tech startups in a number of industries, including mobile games, metaverse entertainment, NFT, medical device, data analytics and online commerce. We closely work with startups and founders, like a general counsel, on matters ranging from business formation, intellectual property protection and transactions, and venture capital investments to day-to-day operational counseling. As an experienced startup lawyer, Kiwon has been a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and tech startups in a number of industries, including mobile games, metaverse entertainment, NFT, medical device, data analytics and online commerce. We closely work with startups and founders, like a general counsel, on matters ranging from business formation, intellectual property protection and transactions, and venture capital investments to day-to-day operational counseling.
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Bird Marella
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney (Legal Intern)
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
■ Drafting and editing pleadings, motions and responses, correspondence, interview memos, and other written work products ■ E-Discovery, hearing and depositions preparation, courtroom attendances, and client communication ■ Drafting and editing pleadings, motions and responses, correspondence, interview memos, and other written work products ■ E-Discovery, hearing and depositions preparation, courtroom attendances, and client communication
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University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Patent Clinic - Pro Bono Practitioner
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
The UCLA Patent Law Clinic is one of law school teaching clinics offering pro bono student practitioner representation of eligible clients seeking a patent or trademark registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. ■ Patent prosecution - Patentability search (Prior references) - Claims drafting, USPTO Office actions (102 and/or 103 rejections) response, and client communication The UCLA Patent Law Clinic is one of law school teaching clinics offering pro bono student practitioner representation of eligible clients seeking a patent or trademark registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. ■ Patent prosecution - Patentability search (Prior references) - Claims drafting, USPTO Office actions (102 and/or 103 rejections) response, and client communication
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Hyundai AUTRON
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Counsel (Manager)
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Hyundai Autron is a research and development company specializing in the field of electronic automotive control. Since 2012, Hyundai Autron has been walking the way of the pioneer and leading advanced technologies in the field of electronic control. Hyundai Autron offers differentiated value in mobility through the development of semiconductors, control unit, and software for automotive electric & electronic control fields. Based on mobility, Hyundai Autron continues its challenge to develop new integrated electronic control solutions that connect people and the world, providing new possibilities beyond the boundaries of space. ■ Commercial contract drafting and review / negotiation / closing - Contract drafting and review : Joint technology development (ASIC, ADAS and autonomous driving), Technology transfer and licensing (E/E architecture, powertrain, semiconductor, SW platform, various SaaS and commercial Software, etc.), NDA, Sales and purchase (semiconductor, research equipment, etc.), Miscellaneous (real estate lease, Joint Venture, loan, patents/CB transactions, etc.) - Participated in a series of negotiations and signing ceremonies as an advisory counsel ■ Legal consulting for development projects - Provided legal opinions to C-levels by researching of regulations, statutes or policies, precedent cases - Advised on day-to-day legal concerns for R&D departments ■ Patent transactions / Patent Infringement ■ Corporate general ■ Compliance / Anti-corruption ■ OSS (Open Source Software) / Technology standard and policy ■ M&A / Investment ■ Communication with the advisory law firm (Korean top-tier firms) and the legal dept. of holding companies Show less
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Sunwoo LLP
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India
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Freight and Package Transportation
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Associate Attorney
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
■ Drafting and editing pleadings, answers, and briefs / Conducting client meetings and witness interviews ■ Participating in arbitrations and trials / Conducting oral arguments and witness examinations in a courtroom ■ Civil commercial litigation (torts, product liability, breach of contract, etc.) ■ Criminal defense litigation (court & prosecution) ■ IP infringement / Privacy (misappropriation) / Trade secrets disputes ■ Family law disputes (divorce, custody, division of assets, etc.) ■ Corporate disputes (management control, watered stock, etc. Show less
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KATUSA
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2008
Korean Augmentation To the United States Army(KATUSA) is a branch of the Republic of Korea Army that consists of Korean drafted personnel who are augmented to the Eighth United States Army. The United States Army Criminal Investigation Command(CID) investigates felony crimes and serious violations of military law & the United States Code within the United States Army. ■ Created databases to record and track all personnel and administrative actions within the organization ■ Maintained soldier personal data with the highest level of confidentiality Show less
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Education
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2018 - 2019
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law
LL.M., Specialized in Media, Entertainment, and Technology Law and Policy -
2009 - 2012
성균관대학교 / Sungkyunkwan University
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law -
2003 - 2009
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Bachelor's degree (B.S.), Industrial Systems Engineering -
2001 - 2003
Hansung Science High School (HSHS)
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