BA in History, University of California at Los Angeles (1992)
Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1995)
ADMISSIONS / AFFILIATIONS
US Attorney at Law
California Bar, 2001
Technical Expertise
Unfair Competition
Trademark, Design & Copyright
International IP Litigation
Licensing
CONTACT
+82-2-753-5477
AlexCho@nampat.co.kr
Professional Expertise
● Professional Career:
NAM & NAM IP Law Firm (2001-2006)
Kim & Chang (2006-2021)
NAM & NAM (2022-Present)
● Professional Experiences:
Handled international enforcement and litigation matters relating to trademark, copyright, design, domain name and unfair competition laws along with international trademark clearance and prosecution matters
Advised clients on issues relating to advertising, labeling, packaging, publicity rights, franchise, license, distributorship and unfair trade practice
Drafted and negotiated intellectual property-related agreements, such as intellectual property settlement agreements, trademark co-existence agreements, franchise agreements, license agreements and distributorship agreements
Advised clients in relation to conducting of trademark, copyright and IP due diligence for corporate transactions
Advised clients on online use of IP protected content and materials, including intermediary liability issues
Obtained a registration of Famous and Well-Known Mark in Russia
● Activities & Recognition:
Spoke at International Trademark Association (INTA)’s panel discussion session titled “Regional Update: Asian Powerhouses – Buy, Buy, Buy – How Advertising Laws Impact Brand Owners in the Large Consumer Markets of Asia” in May 2016
Spoke at International Trademark Association (INTA)’s panel discussion session titled “Regional Update: China, Japan and Korea – Revisions to Trademark Laws” in May 2015
Named as “Trademark Star” by Managing Intellectual Property in 2014 – 2021
Recognized as a leading trademark professional by World Trademark Review 1000 in 2011 – 2021
Identified as a leading trademark practitioner by Who’s Who Legal in 2013 – 2021
