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INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

  • Chambers and Partners:
    Chambers and Partners:

    “The Chambers Global guide, issued by the distinguished legal ranking authority Chambers and Partners, has long identified top-tier law firms and professionals across jurisdictions. In this context, LEE & MOCK IP achieved a Band 1 ranking in the Patent Specialist category for Intellectual Property in 2011 ~ 2026.”

  • IP Stars:
    IP Stars:

    “The IP Stars rankings, published by Managing Intellectual Property, have consistently recognized outstanding IP firms and practitioners worldwide. LEE & MOCK IP has maintained a Tier 1 ranking for over a decade, and was further ranked Tier 1 in Patent Prosecution and Tier 2 in Trademark in South Korea in 2025.”

  • IAM:
    IAM:

    “The IAM Patent 1000 guide, published by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM), identifies leading patent professionals and firms worldwide. In this guide, LEE & MOCK IP was recognized as Gold in the Patent Prosecution category for South Korea.”

  • Asia IP:
    Asia IP:

    “The rankings published by Asia IP recognize leading law firms across the Asia-Pacific region. LEE & MOCK IP was ranked Tier 1 in Patent Prosecution and Tier 2 in Patent Contentious.”

DOMESTIC AWARDS

  • 2026.06

    Managing Partner Young-pil Lee received a Special Achievement Award at the 80th anniversary ceremony of the Korean Patent Attorneys Association, in recognition of his contributions to the development of the patent attorney system and the enhancement of the profession's standing

  • 2026.06

    LEE & MOCK IP received a Minister's Award from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources at the 80th anniversary ceremony of the Korean Patent Attorneys Association, in recognition of its contributions to the development of the patent attorney system and IP policy

  • 2025.06

    Patent Attorney Haeyoung Lee received a Minister's Citation from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources at the 1st Patent Attorneys' Day ceremony

  • 2019.05

    Managing Partner Young-pil Lee received a Presidential Order of Industrial Service Merit (Iron Tower)

  • 2018.04

    Managing Partner Young-pil Lee received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Engineering, Seoul National University

  • 2006.06

    Managing Partner Young-pil Lee received a Presidential Award at the Korea SME Innovative Show

  • 2004.10

    Managing Partner Young-pil Lee received a Presidential Citation at the Venture Korea ceremony

  • 2004.04

    Managing Partner Young-pil Lee received a Minister's Award from the Ministry of Finance and Economy

  • 2002.12

    Managing Partner Young-pil Lee received an Individual Award at the 8th International Trade Credit Award ceremony, hosted by the Korean Association of Arbitration Studies

  • 1999.03

    LEE & MOCK IP received a Minister's Award from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, in recognition of its contributions to the development of the electronic filing system and for ranking first in electronic filing performance

  • 1999.01

    LEE & MOCK IP received a Commissioner's Award from the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) for its contributions to the development of the KIPO's electronic filing system