Jae Jin Lee (“Jae”) focuses on patent prosecution and client practice. Jae received his undergraduate degree in nanotechnology engineering at the University of Waterloo and supports clients of varying sizes across a diverse range of technologies including medical devices, biotechnology, semiconductor devices and processing, metallurgy, materials science, energy systems, optical displays, clean technology, and nanotechnology.
In addition to publishing in academic journals, Jae invented, patented, and sold a unique configuration of organic light-emitting diodes used in flexible displays. Jae continues to leverage his experience as an inventor to support clients in various aspects of patent law.
Prior to law school, Jae worked as a patent agent trainee at an intellectual property law firm and as a technical consultant at Hitachi in the field of data science and smart manufacturing. Jae also received his Master of Applied Science in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto. During his time at graduate school, Jae collaborated with Samsung Display in South Korea and conducted research on the thermal degradation of organic light-emitting diodes.
At law school, Jae participated in various moots and internships specializing in intellectual property law, receiving the Law and Technology Option at the University of Ottawa. During his 1L and 2L years, Jae was a summer associate at Smart & Biggar LLP.
Outside of his patent practice, Jae is actively involved in the legal community and is currently an active member in the following associations: New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA) and the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY). At Knobbe Martens, Jae is also a member of the Pro Bono Committee.
In pre-pandemic times, Jae played semi-professionally in the third tier of Canadian soccer and was a varsity athlete during his university days.
University of Ottawa, J.D.
Korea University, Law School Exchange Student
University of Toronto, M.A.Sc., Materials Science & Engineering
University of Waterloo, B.A.Sc., Nanotechnology Engineering
State Bar of New York
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Limited Recognition)
Biotech
AgBio
Synthetic Biology & Nanotechnology
Chemical, Industrial & Materials
Communications Technology
Fiber Optic Networks
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Electronics & Semiconductors
Energy
Clean Technology
Medical Devices & Procedures
Copyright
Due Diligence
International Trademarks
IP Strategy
IP Transactions, Agreements & Venture Capital
Korea
Litigation
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) Trials (Post Grant)
Trademark & Brand Protection
Transactions
U.S. Patent Prosecution
New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA)
Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY)
