+ 35 Years of Combined Legal Expertise

Attorney at Law (Admitted in NY)

Registered in US Patent and Trademark Office

Registered in Korean Intellectual Property Office

B.S., Seoul National University

M.Eng., Seoul National University

J.D., U. of New Hampshire School of Law

Kongsik Kim

Managing Member / Partner

Kongsik Kim is a highly regarded intellectual property attorney with a wealth of experience guiding startups, emerging growth companies, and well-established enterprises across a variety of industries. His practice areas include IP litigation, due diligence, drafting and negotiating transactional agreements, providing legal opinions, as well as procuring and monetizing intellectual property rights.

As a valued advisor to numerous Asian clients seeking U.S. intellectual property protection, Kongsik offers strategic guidance to individuals, universities, institutions, and corporations. He has a strong focus on developing and managing both defensive and offensive patent portfolios, delivering patent opinions, conducting thorough due diligence investigations, and engaging in litigation to enforce and monetize IP rights.

Kongsik's technical expertise spans a broad array of fields, such as chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, biosimilars, chemical and biochemical engineering, agricultural biotechnology, biomedical engineering, enzyme technology, environmental engineering, polymer engineering, semiconductors, display technologies (LCD, LED, OLED), fuel cell systems, solar energy, clean technologies, automobiles, medical devices, testing and measurement instruments, wireless communication, software development, blockchain, biometric authentication, and cutting-edge display systems like touch screens and 3D panels.

Beyond his legal practice, Kongsik holds the position of Executive Director at the Korean American Bio Industry Council, playing a key role in promoting the growth of bio and technology sectors both in the U.S. and internationally.

Attorney at Law (Admitted in MA)

Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

B.S., Seoul National University

Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology

J.D., Suffolk University School of Law

Jhongwoo Jay Peck, Ph.D.

Member / Partner

Head of Patent Prosecution

Jay Peck is a highly experienced intellectual property attorney with in-depth knowledge across all areas of IP law. His practice encompasses drafting and prosecuting patent applications, performing patent validity and freedom-to-operate assessments, and overseeing trademark registration and maintenance to safeguard and enhance clients' brands.

Jay partners with a wide range of clients, from individual inventors to startups and multinational corporations, customizing legal strategies to suit their distinct needs. His robust technical background empowers him to tackle a diverse variety of technologies, including mechanical engineering, automotive and aerospace engineering, secondary batteries, display and LED technologies, micro and nano systems, MEMS, semiconductors, biomedical devices, chemical, mechanical, and optical sensors, renewable and conventional energy, alternative fuels, environmental engineering, cryptography, bio-cryptography, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain, cybersecurity, biometry-based security, and fintech.

Prior to starting his legal career, Jay served as an aerospace engineer, where he developed cutting-edge techniques for measuring aircraft emissions and designed reactor systems for generating hydrocarbon fuels from renewable sources. This technical expertise enhances his capability to navigate intricate IP challenges with accuracy and creativity.