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Young Jo Lim

Young Jo Lim ∞

Of Counsel
Seoul∞ T +82 (0) 2.369.1000

Young Jo Lim advises companies on intellectual property strategy, litigation, and dispute resolution, with a focus on trademarks and designs. He works with businesses in the electronics sector and brings more than 35 years of in-house leadership managing IP programs. Young Jo helps corporate teams plan, enforce, and defend IP rights, manage portfolios, and coordinate outside counsel.

Young Jo handles IP litigation and disputes, including matters before the U.S. International Trade Commission. He directs case strategy, selects and manages outside counsel, and negotiates resolutions. He has implemented measures that reduced litigation costs and streamlined litigation operations.

Young Jo advises on trademark and design rights, from portfolio oversight to enforcement and related litigation. He also drafts and reviews IP and commercial contracts and develops strategic IP plans that align with business needs.

Young Jo is licensed in New York. He has led teams that handled more than 45 IP litigation matters, reduced legal spend, and secured wins in ITC proceedings. Since 2018, he has served as Vice Chairman of the Korea Trademark & Design Association.

Concentrations

  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 Litigation
  • Trademark and Design Protection
  • Strategic IP Planning and Enforcement
  • Law Firm Management and Litigation Cost Optimization

Capabilities

Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property & Technology

Experience

  • Led and supervised more than 45 high-stakes IP litigation matters, including ITC investigations and global enforcement actions.°
  • Directed trademark and design litigation strategies for a leading multinational technology company.°
  • Managed global law-firm panels and implemented litigation cost-reduction initiatives resulting in significant savings.°
  • Advised senior management on IP risk, enforcement strategy, and dispute resolution in cross-border matters.°

°The above representations were handled by Mr. Lim prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

  • Samsung Electronics, 1990-2025
    • Head of Trademark and Design Department, 2016-2025
    • IP Litigation Manager, 2010-2015
    • Senior IP Specialist, 1990-2010

Recognition & Leadership

  • Vice Chairman, Korea Trademark & Design Association (KOTA), 2018-Present

Credentials

Education
  • LL.M., Intellectual Property Law, Wake Forest University School of Law, 2004
  • Executive MBA, Business Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, 1995
  • Executive MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Yonsei University Graduate School of Business, 1995
  • LL.B., Yonsei University, 1988
Admissions
  • New York
∞ As a Foreign Legal Consultant Office, the practice in Seoul is limited to legal advice regarding U.S. law, treaties with the U.S., and universally recognized customary international law. We may not render legal advice on Korean law matters.
Languages
  • Korean, Native
  • English, Fluent
  • Japanese, Conversational

Related Capabilities

Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property & Technology