Profile
Mr. Ahn is a registered patent attorney with expertise in materials, mechanics, medical instruments, civil/urban engineering, construction technology, semiconductor & display, business method, convergence technology.
Since Mr. Ahn founded OnYou Intellectual Property Law Firm, he has been working for OnYou as the managing attorney responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications embracing mechanical/civil/material engineering, especially in medical devices, construction equipment/method, semiconductor manufacturing & inspecting devices, display, automotive engineering. He is also specialized in establishing IP-based R&D strategy, enhancing IP portfolio and conducting various counseling works for reducing the risk of patent infringement.
His primary responsibilities include preparation and prosecution of patent applications, representing major national business companies including Posco E&C, Hyundai E&C, Sambo E&C, Hanjin Heavy I&C, Samah Aerial Survey. Also, his practice includes preparation and prosecution of patent applications for individual inventors and a variety of national universities.
Mr. Ahn received B.E in School of Earth and Environment Science from Seoul National University and M.E. in Civil Engineering from Seoul National University. Also, he was employed in a civil engineering company analyzing various engineering structures including bridges and underground structures.
Mr. Ahn has considerable foreign patent experience, having obtained patents in U.S., Japan, Europe, and China. He has also experienced handling international PCT applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty and national filing of foreign patents.
Education
- Seoul National University, Earth and Environment Science (B.E.)
- Seoul National University, Civil Engineering (M.E.)
Experience
- MI Patent & Law Firm (2009~2011)
- MA.P.S Intellectual Property Law Firm (2011~2014)
Membership
- Korean Patent Attorneys Association (KPAA)
- Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)
Languages
- Korean, English