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Vice President, Patent Attorney: SUNG PIL HWANG
Quick facts
Partners

Euy-man HWANG, Sung-pil HWANG

Other qualified practitioners

Sohee Ahn, Kyung-ho Lee, Dae-hyung Kang, Sang-yeop Jeon

Total number of lawyers

35

Practitioners (worldwide)

Jeongwan, Lee Kang-yong, Moon So-young, Lee Hye-kyung

Languages

Korean, Japanese, and English

Network memberships

AIPPI, APAA, INTA, PTMG, ECTA, and LES

Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Trade mark
Patent
Patent prosecution
Trade mark prosecution
Firm overview

E. M. HWANG & PARTNERS is a premier intellectual property (IP) law firm in Korea with over 40 years of specialized experience in overseas IP applications and strategic IP consulting. Since its founding, the firm has built enduring relationships with leading clients, reflecting the trust and credibility earned through decades of dedicated service.

Annually, the firm manages approximately 2,000 IP cases encompassing patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights. Over the years, E. M. HWANG & PARTNERS has handled more than 30,000 IP filings and portfolios. The firm also actively engages in resolving roughly 150 IP disputes each year, both domestically and internationally.

Our client base includes major Korean corporations such as Hyundai Motor Company, Nexen Tire Co., Ltd., POSCO International Corp., and SKC Corporation, alongside emerging innovators like Kleon Co., Ltd. and Retrobot Co., Ltd. This diverse clientele underscores our ability to serve various industries with tailored IP strategies.

We possess strong expertise in key sectors, including mechanics, electronics, artificial intelligence (AI), and chemistry. For instance, we are currently collaborating with Kleon Co., Ltd. on developing standard patents in advanced technological fields, highlighting our role in supporting innovation.

E. M. HWANG & PARTNERS has been recognized with the highest national rating (Grade A) for four consecutive years (2021-2024) in Trademark Dispute Response by the Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency (KOIPA). Our leadership is internationally acknowledged as well; Vice President and Patent Attorney Sung-Pil Hwang was named among the world’s leading IP strategists by IAM in 2024.

The firm’s team comprises nearly 30 specialists across patent, trademark, and IP strategy departments. We maintain active memberships in global IP organizations such as AIPPI, APAA, INTA, PTMG, ECTA, and LES, ensuring we remain connected to international best practices and trends.

E. M. HWANG & PARTNERS continues to strengthen the global IP competitiveness of Korean companies through comprehensive, forward-looking intellectual property services.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas:

Copyright, Copyright & related rights, Designs, Intellectual property, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, ITC litigation, Life sciences IP, Patent, Patent (contentious), Patent (prosecution), PTAB litigatio, Trade mark, Trade mark (contentious), Trade mark (prosecution), Other

Key Sector Expertise:

Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Displays, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Convergent Technologies, Automotive, Computer Technology & Services, Construction & Materials, E-commerce, Electrical, Electronics, Financial Services, ICT & Software, Industrials, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media, Professional Services, Retail, Sports, Telecommunications, Technology Hardware, Transport, Utilities, Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors, Not-for-Profit.

Address:
Mansung Building, 9-8, Gaepo-ro 31-gil
Seoul, Seoul, 06306, South Korea
Tel:+8225716211 Fax:+82-2-571-7300 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.hwangpa.co.kr/
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Overview

E M Hwang & Partners is an intellectual property firm in South Korea, renowned for its high-quality, client-centered services. With over four decades of practical experience, the firm excels in patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and administrative litigation. It serves a diverse range of clients across various industry sectors, including electronics, artificial intelligence, and chemistry.

Notable IP practitioners: Euy Man Hwang, Sung Pil Hwang

Testimonials

2026

"Their team has deep knowledge of different industrial areas and understands very well what we want and can always help us fulfill our aim."

"They provide excellent filing and prosecution strategies, working quickly to solve our problems with simple, effective solutions."

"We are very satisfied with their helpful and excellent services. We have no doubt about the quality of their service or their responsiveness when it comes to filing advice.  They are the team we trust and recommend to all our clients."

"The firm is highly responsive and dependable, with the team consistently providing clear, practical, and commercially sound advice. They are proactive in identifying issues early and offer well-reasoned solutions tailored to the client’s business objectives."

"The filing, prosecution, and administrative team is highly efficient and detail-oriented, ensuring that all filings are handled accurately and within deadlines. The team is well organised, responsive, and proactive in managing procedural requirements, which significantly reduces risk and provides comfort on compliance."

"The advisory team provides thoughtful, commercially grounded advice that is both strategic and practical. They demonstrate a strong understanding of the legal landscape and translate complex issues into clear, actionable guidance."

"We highly value EM Hwang & Partners’ IP litigation services for their exceptional professionalism, strategic insight, and deep understanding of complex intellectual property matters.

The team demonstrates strong technical expertise combined with practical litigation experience, which gives us great confidence in their ability to handle sophisticated disputes effectively. Their clear communication, responsiveness, and ability to provide commercially sound, solution-oriented advice are particularly appreciated.

We also admire their proactive approach, attention to detail, and dedication to protecting clients’ interests at every stage of the litigation process. Working with them feels like collaborating with a true partner who understands both the legal and business dimensions of IP enforcement."

"We appreciate EM Hwang & Partners’ IP filing, prosecution, and administration services for their efficiency, accuracy, and reliability. The team is highly responsive, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing deadlines, providing clear guidance and smooth handling of all procedures. Their well-organized and client-focused approach makes them a trusted partner in IP portfolio management."

"We value EM Hwang & Partners’ IP advisory services for their strong expertise, strategic insight, and practical, business-oriented advice. The team is responsive, clear in communication, and highly reliable, making them a trusted partner for navigating complex IP matters."

"EMHwang & Partners delivers good IP litigation services. The team demonstrates deep expertise in Korean IP law and litigation practice. Their legal opinions are precise, well‑reasoned, and highly actionable, helping us navigate complex disputes effectively."

"EM Hwang & Partners offers excellent IP filing, prosecution and administration services. They handle filings and prosecution work in a meticulous and reliable manner, provide clear and practical guidance throughout the process, and maintain prompt and responsive communication. Their team is highly professional and efficient."

"EM Hwang & Partners provides outstanding IP advisory services with a highly professional and responsive team.  We are very satisfied with their high-quality work and professional support."

"EM Hwang & Partners provides exceptionally reliable, prompt, and high-quality service for trademark prosecution and maintenance in South Korea. Their highly specialized expertise in the local market makes them a highly reliable partner for our South Korean trademark matters."

"They possess extensive knowledge and experience regarding South Korea's intellectual property system, providing accurate advice and information, making them a trustworthy resource partner for our firm."

Euy-man Hwang

"Mr. Hwang is responsive, well-prepared and provides clear, practical advice. He demonstrates a strong grasp of both legal and procedural aspects, anticipates issues early, and communicates solutions in a structured and commercially sensible manner. His follow-through is reliable, and matters are handled efficiently."

"Euy-man Hwang excels at providing clear, well-structured, and strategic IP advice. He is highly responsive, detail-oriented, and consistently reliable in managing both contentious and non-contentious matters. His strong legal expertise, practical problem-solving approach, and ability to communicate complex issues clearly make collaboration efficient and effective, adding significant value to our work with EM Hwang & Partners."

Sung-pil Hwang

"We've been working with Hwang for decades. He is highly responsive and also very knowledgeable. He understands our business needs and the service we provide to customers, which adds incredible value. We are happy to have him take care of our cases."

"Mr. Hwang excels in every aspect of his role at E.M. Hwang & Partners. He combines deep expertise in Korean and international trademark law with strong strategic thinking, providing highly accurate, practical and business-oriented advice."

"Mr Hwang excels in the filing, registration, and portfolio management of patents and trademarks, as well as the handling of copyright matters. His advice is always grounded in a thorough understanding of the current legal landscape, making him a highly dependable advisor for any intellectual property matter."

 

2025

“E M Hwang & Partners' commitment to timely payments reflects their integrity and respect for the value of our services. This level of reliability and professionalism makes them an invaluable partner, and we look forward to continuing our successful collaboration.”

"E M Hwang & Partners has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism in our collaborations. They have been a reliable source of projects, ensuring a steady workflow and fostering a productive partnership."

" E M Hwang & Partners’ IP team is very responsive to enquiries. The team is also friendly and accommodating whenever there is a chance to meet them during IP events and conventions."

"E M Hwang & Partners is very familiar with patent examination practices in the KIPO and can always provide appropriate advice on how to proceed with the patent cases."

"Promptness, strong relationship, good advice."

"Solid advice and attention to detail."

"The team works professionally and is reliable, with flexible way of working."

"Their communication is exemplary — clear, prompt, and responsive — which greatly facilitates seamless coordination and efficient progress on all matters.”

"They are prompt and detailed in their advice."

"They are well-versed at handling trade mark portfolios."

"They have a foreign team and are attentive to the concerns of their foreign clients."

"Very open to the client's needs."

"Work is done carefully and explained clearly."

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Trade mark

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