Intellectual Property

Building a brand is the key to success in marketing. Increasing the brand’s value and striving for success with the brand is an essential aspect to take your business to the next level.

However, an individual or business owner must be extremely careful not to infringe on the intellectual property of others because of the serious damages associated with such cases.
Registering your mark with the federal government is fundamental to protect your brand and simultaneously it is the first step to make sure you are not infringing on the rights of others.

ACI Law Group provides various services regarding trademark and copyright protection including, but not limited to, the registration of your mark and infringement claim and defense.

Practice Area

Trademark

Trademark Search and Advice on the Registrability of the Trademark in the U.S. and Foreign countries
Registration of a Trademark in the U.S. and Foreign Countries
Response to Office Action
Trademark Opposition
Trademark Cancellation Petition
Trademark Maintenance and Protection
Trademark Infringement
Domain Name Recovery Actions
International Registration of Trademark (Madrid Protocol)
Cross-border Protection in Coordination with the USCBP

Patent

Patent Prosecution before USPTO
- Utility Patent Application
- Design Patent Application
- National Stage Application based on PCT International Application
- Provisional Application
International Patent Application (PCT)
Patent portfolio consulting
Prior Art Search and Advice on the Patentability of the Patent
Review for infringement and validity of patents
Review for freedom to operate a specific technology
Appeal before the PTAB for a rejected patent application
Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Post-Grant Review (PGR) proceedings
Sending a Patent Infringement Warning Letter
Patent Litigation
Assignment of Patent Rights and Licensing

Copyright

Experience and Achievements

Appointed legal representative for trademark registration by Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
Appointed legal representative for trademark registration by Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT Center)
98% of trademark applications passing the USPTO examination
Successful representation for defense against trademark infringement cases
Successful claims for the damages of several hundred thousand dollars including copyright and trademark violation

Educational Seminar

Korean Investors and Traders Association (KITA)

Trump's 2nd term: Survival strategy for K-companies in trade and regulations

ACI Webinar

Response to Design Infringement Reports on Amazon

Gen-AI Patents and Defensive Patent Strategies

World Federation of Overseas Korean Traders Association, LA (OKTA LA)
U.S. Tariff to China and its effect to US-KOREA trade
Korean Startup Competition (KSC)

Intellectual Property 101 for Entrepreneurs

Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency
Risks to consider when filing U.S. patents and trademarks for entry into the U.S. market
Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and US Customs and Korean American Customs & Trade Study Forum

Establishing a patent and trademark in the U.S. and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection e-Recordation Program

Korea Customs Service and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea

Brand Registration and Intellectual Properties

Business EXPO (Dallas Korean American Chamber of Commerce)

US Trademark Registration for Cosmetic Brands

K-Tech Online @ Silicon Valley E-commerce Webinar (KOTRA Silicon Valley)

US Trademark Registration for Amazon Brand Registry

E-Commerce Marketing and Trade (Consulate General of the Republic of Korea)

US Trademark Registration and Amazon Brand Protection

Webinar for Entrepreneurs (World-OKTA LA)

Intellectual Property 101 for Entrepreneurs

Amazon Online Business Seminar (World-OKTA LA)

US Trademark Registration for Amazon Brand Registry