Kyu Min, Ph.D. practices intellectual property law, with a focus on patent preparation and prosecution in the fields of clean technology, electronics & semiconductors, and nanotechnology.
Before attending law school, he worked as a process integration engineer, nanotechnologist, and advanced memory research technologist for Intel Corporation. Kyu was a key contributor in the development of the industry-leading 20 nm NAND flash technology by Intel Corp. and Micron Technology, for which the companies were awarded the prestigious Semiconductor of the Year Award in 2012 by UBM Techinsights. He holds fourteen patents and has authored nineteen journal publications.
Kyu received his Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science from California Institute of Technology for his thesis research on Si-based light emitting nanostructures and devices.
Santa Clara University, J.D., Dean’s List
California Institute of Technology, Ph.D., Materials Science, Intel Fellowship
University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA), B.S., Materials Science & Engineering, U.C. Regents Scholarship
State Bar of California
U.S. District Court – Northern District of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Biotech
Diagnostic Tools
Chemical, Industrial & Materials
Adhesives
Building Construction
Building Products & Materials
Chemical Engineering
Combinatorial Chemistry
Concrete & Aggregates
Construction & Home Improvement
Electrical
Fuel Cells & Batteries
Instrumentation
Oil & Gas
Physical Chemistry
Plumbing
Polymers
Semiconductors
Communications Technology
Cellular Networking & Communications
Fiber Optic Networks
Wireless Local Area Networks
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Electronics & Semiconductors
Software & IT
Energy
Biodegradable Materials
Clean Technology
Energy Conservation
Energy Efficient Technologies
Green Building & Construction
Green Chemistry
Green Transportation
Solar Power
Waste Mitigation & Treatment
Medical Devices & Procedures
Diagnostics
Pharmaceuticals
Diagnostic Tools
Transportation & Vehicles
Aerospace & Space Technology
Automotive Transportation & Powersports
Batteries
Diagnostic Equipment
Electronics (Audio / Video, Communication, Navigation, Security)
Fleet Management
Tires & Wheels
Tools & Equipment
Transportation Equipment
Design Patents
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
Infringement Risk
IP Strategy
IP Transactions and Agreements
Licensing
Opinions Counseling
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patentability
Tech Transactions
U.S. Patent Prosecution
- Recognized by The Legal 500 “United States” for Patent Prosecution (2021)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Senior Member