In today's information-driven economy, intellectual property (IP), such as patents, utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, and copyrights are critical components of a company's competitive advantage. Often, IP is a company's most valuable asset, which delivers the most robust ROI and opportunities for growth. However, with the swift advancement of globalization, the Internet, and information/communication technologies come new challenges for international companies to create, manage, and protect their unique ideas and innovations, on-and-offline and across borders.

Hana & Co. is an international IP law firm, based in Seoul, Korea, dedicated to helping such companies leverage their unique ideas to their full potential. We specialize in all areas of intellectual property law including: acquiring , managing , and protecting IP; advising on licensing, franchising and other related IP and commercial law; and litigating and arbitrating IP disputes.

In 1995, in a partnership between the President of the Industrial Property Tribunal (IPT) and Division Director of the Korean Intellectual Property Office ( KIPO ), Hana & Co. (or Hana International Patent & Trademark Office) was formed. Under their guidance, HANA has grown to include a stellar group of IP attorneys with education, expertise and experience in a wide range of industries and, in particular, has been a pioneer in the Internet/business model area with related notable litigation successes . Furthermore, as the law firm that was commissioned by KIPO to create Korea's IP database system, we are research and analysis experts and now have some of Korea's leading companies as our clients .

Our company name, Hana, means ¡°one¡± or "first" in Korean, indicating our commitment to always providing first-rate legal services to our clients. We are committed to delivering expert services and insightful counsel specifically catered to the unique needs of our clients - backed by rigorous research and on-the-field know-how - within an open, responsive client-service framework. We believe in the ¡°singular¡± value of your ideas and are ready to partner with you to maximize their potential.

As part of our commitment to delivering world-class legal services, we've joined forces with the outstanding corporate law firm, Yuil Partners, to deliver a comprehensive, integrated range of services that take full advantage of Yuil's recognized expertise in commercial law. Well-versed in pressing client-side issues, Yuil's strategic business focus and their wealth of financial, transactional knowledge compliment HANA's core strengths in IP law to enhance our collective ability to service our clients, moving forward.