Jeong-min Yeo is a Partner Patent Attorney at Pine IP Firm, renowned for her rare dual expertise in both electrical and mechanical engineering. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Yonsei University and a Master’s degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Seoul National University. This multidisciplinary background allows her to provide unparalleled legal counsel for converged technologies, including AI-integrated robotics, advanced sensors, and next-generation mobility.
Prior to joining Pine IP Firm, Ms. Yeo built an elite career at Lee & Mock and Kasan IP, where she represented world-class clients in high-stakes patent prosecution. Her exceptional technical precision and strategic insight earned her the "Excellent Patent Agent Award" from Samsung Electronics SAIT (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology) twice, in 2020 and 2024. These accolades signify her ability to handle the most sophisticated and pioneering research-level technologies.
Her professional journey also includes hands-on industry experience at LIG Nex1, a leading defense contractor, giving her a practical edge in aerospace and defense-related IP strategies. Ms. Yeo has successfully managed and protected the intellectual property portfolios of prominent entities such as Samsung Electronics, Samsung Science & Technology Foundation, KT&G, and the Agency for Defense Development (ADD). As a top-tier female expert in the engineering-focused IP sector, she is dedicated to transforming complex technical innovations into robust legal assets for both global corporations and national research institutions.
Year joined the firm: 2025
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University, 2013
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 2011
- Member, Korea Patent Attorneys Association (KPAA), 2011
- Two-time Winner, Excellent Patent Agent Award, Samsung Electronics SAIT, 2020 and 2024
- Passed the 53rd Korean Patent Attorney Examination, 2016
- Samsung Electronics & SAIT: Successfully managed and prosecuted patent portfolios for cutting-edge technologies, twice recognized as an Excellent Agent (2020, 2024) for high quality representation.
- Samsung Science & Technology Foundation: Provided strategic IP consulting for fundamental and long-term research projects.
- KT&G: Led the development of IP portfolios for new technology sectors and consumer innovations.
- Convergence Technologies: Specialized in patents involving the integration of electrical systems and mechanical structures, leveraging her dual-degree background.
