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Cho, Won H.
- Ahn, Tammy
- Ahn, Ye Gee
- An, Hee Chul
- Apiwat Narkchamnun
- Cho, Ik Ze
- Cho, Won H.
- Choi, Jae Wook
- Choi, Jung Yoon
- Choi, Yoo Hwan
- Choi, Young Jae
- Ghim, Do Gyun
- Hong, Gayoun
- Hwang, Iris
- Hwang, Kyu Ho
- Jang, Chang Sue
- Jang, Hyun ji
- Jin, Yang Hee
- John Yoon
- Kang, Han Sung
- Kang, Rae Yi
- Kang, Song Wook
- Kim, Dong Hwan
- Kim, Hong Young
- Kim, Kang Won
- Kim, Min Hye
- Kim, Na Rae
- Kim, Soonchul
- Kim, Yong Ha
- Kim, Yong Hyeok
- Lee, Jong Hyun
- Lee, Joon Ho
- Lee, Soo Hwa
- Min, Sung Hyon
- Oh, Min Chol
- Park, Jae Yong
- Park, Jung Hyun
- Park, Sol
- Park, Youngseo
- Roh, Kyoung Jong
- Sebastian Pawlita
- Shim, Geonwook
- Shin, Jay
- SOPHAT CHANLEAKHENA
- Suh, Jiwon
- Yang, Jae Seok
- Yoo, Jeoung Hoon
- Yoon, Dayoung
- Yoon, Seok Bin
- Youm, Hyungkuk
- Youn (Deborah) Soo Lee
- Yun Chaneun
- 변호사명[영문]
Profile
Won Hee Cho is the Managing Partner of DLG Law Corporation. He graduated from Seoul National University and earned his LL.M. from the University of Texas School of Law. He also holds a Ph.D. from Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies (aSSIST).
Beginning his legal career at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, Mr. Cho has provided legal services in the fields of technology and entertainment, with a particular focus on IP licensing, technology transfer, M&A, and joint ventures. His practice also includes international IP litigation, such as U.S. patent lawsuits and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration.
Mr. Cho has successfully advised a wide range of clients from major corporations to venture-backed tech startups, universities, and research institutions, leveraging his deep understanding of both IP law and investment practices. He provides practical, strategic legal solutions across various stages of startup growth, including investment structuring and cross-border M&A.
In today's increasingly complex global landscape, Mr. Cho delivers efficient, forward-thinking legal strategies for IP transactions and international disputes. In addition to managing DLG, he also serves as Adjunct Professor at Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) and aSSIST, and holds leadership roles in several key organizations, including President of the Korea Blockchain Startup Association and Vice President of the Korea Licensing Society. Through these roles, he continues to advance both the legal and industrial communities by offering integrated, strategic guidance.
Beginning his legal career at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, Mr. Cho has provided legal services in the fields of technology and entertainment, with a particular focus on IP licensing, technology transfer, M&A, and joint ventures. His practice also includes international IP litigation, such as U.S. patent lawsuits and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration.
Mr. Cho has successfully advised a wide range of clients from major corporations to venture-backed tech startups, universities, and research institutions, leveraging his deep understanding of both IP law and investment practices. He provides practical, strategic legal solutions across various stages of startup growth, including investment structuring and cross-border M&A.
In today's increasingly complex global landscape, Mr. Cho delivers efficient, forward-thinking legal strategies for IP transactions and international disputes. In addition to managing DLG, he also serves as Adjunct Professor at Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) and aSSIST, and holds leadership roles in several key organizations, including President of the Korea Blockchain Startup Association and Vice President of the Korea Licensing Society. Through these roles, he continues to advance both the legal and industrial communities by offering integrated, strategic guidance.
Experience
- Managing Partner, DLG Law Corporation (2017 – Present)
- President, Korea Blockchain Startup Association (2025 – Present)
- Vice President, Korea Licensing Society (2024 – Present)
- Member, Data Dispute Mediation Committee (2023 – Present)
- Member, Public Data Dispute Mediation Committee (2023 – Present)
- Legal Counsel, Ministry of Science and ICT (Korea) (2020 – Present)
- Policy Advisor, Global Cooperation Committee, Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association ( 2020 – Present)
- Director, Korean Banking and Financial Law Association (2020 – Present)
- Advisory Committee Member, Seoul National University Dental-Medicare Startup Incubator (2019 – Present)
- Advisor, Korea Association of University Technology Transfer Management (2019 – Present)
- Adjunct Professor, KAIST Master's Program in Intellectual Property (KAIST-MIP) (2013 – Present)
- Auditor and Board Member, Korean Entertainment Law Society (2015 – 2021)
- Attorney, Ropes & Gray LLP, New York (2014)
- Mediator, Industrial Property Dispute Mediation Committee, KIPO (2014 – 2022)
- Advisor, IP Policy Committee, Korea Fair Trade Commission (2011 – 2014)
- Attorney, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (2001 – 2017)
Education
[2023]
- Ph.D., Convergence Studies, Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies (aSSIST)
[2007]
- LL.M., University of Texas School of Law
[2000]
- Judicial Research and Training Institute (30th class)
[1994]
- B.A., College of Humanities, Seoul National University
Qualifications
[2000]
- Admitted to the Bar, Republic of Korea
Languages
- Korean
- English
Awards
- The A-List: Korea's Top 100 Lawyers, Asian Business Law Journal (2024)
- Leading Lawyer in Corporate and M&A, Legal Times (2024)
- The A-List: Korea's Top 100 Lawyers, Asian Business Law Journal (2023)
- Leading Lawyer in TMT, Legal Times (2023)
- Top 30 Super Lawyers in Korea, Asian Legal Business (2022)
Publications/Thesis
- Legal Guidelines for University and Research Institute R&D, 2024
- Startup Investment Agreement Guidebook (Co-author), Startup Alliance, 2022
- Bio Technology Contracts Series (Co-author), IPMS, 2015
- The Attorney-Client Privilege: Implications of the Differences between U.S. and Korea Law (Co-author), US-Korea Law Journal, 2014
- A Comparison of Post-Grant Proceedings Between the United States and Korea (Co-author), US-Korea Law Journal, 2013
- Patent Disputes Between Samsung and Apple, Law Times, 2013
- Lecture Series on License Agreements, Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) Journal, 2010–2011
- Collective Licensing in Korea at the ISP Level, International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL), 2010
- IP Issues in Joint Venture Formation, Seoul Bar Association Journal, 2009
- Inventive Step in Patent Composed of Publicly Known Inventions, Seoul Bar Association Journal, 2008
- Patent Misuse under U.S. Law, Justice, 2008
- Improvement Plan for Technology Escrow Services, KTT, 2008
- Does U.S. Antitrust Law Reach International Software Licensing?, LL.M. Thesis, 2007
- Creative Negotiation (Co-author), Garim Publishing, 2006
- Protection of Applied Artworks, Copyright, 2005
- Legal Issues in Game Plagiarism, Copyright Culture, 2005
- Kaesong Industrial Complex Legal Commentary (IP & Advertising chapters), LawnB, 2004
- Case Commentary on Thumbnail Image Copyright Infringement, Copyright Culture, 2004
- R&D Output Management in Government-Funded Projects, Ministry of Science and Technology, 2004
- Study on Financial Systems to Promote Venture M&A (Co-author), KTT, 2003