Live Talk with Mr. Paik

Peter K. Paik is a senior foreign attorney at the Kim & Chang law firm in intellectual property, International Trade and Customs, and Environment Practice.

The following topics were discussed:

1. Are there important aspects of Korea’s trade secret protection system that companies doing business in Korea should know about?
2. How are trade secret claims usually initiated and pursued in Korea?
3. What is the most important stage or important milestone in a trade secret case in Korea? In some countries, it may be difficult to have the law enforcement authorities to take on investigation. What level of evidence would you need to engage the authorities to pursue your case?
4. What kind of criminal penalties may be imposed for trade secret theft?
5. What types of trade secret cases do you often encounter in Korea, more prevalent than others, say for example, by former or current employees, business competitors/partners, etc.?

Link to past live talk: https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:6853932491967905792/?isInternal=true