Justin Yeonho Cho
- Seattle
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Justin secures patent rights and provides strategic counsel on various intellectual property (IP) matters for clients.
Justin Cho represents a wide range of technology companies—from startups to large international corporations—in developing patent portfolios, analyzing competitor IP, and assessing leverage and risk. He uses his knowledge to add value to clients’ businesses across diverse industries, including medical devices, clean technology, semiconductors, aerospace, and energy systems.
In the medical device sector, Justin has worked on innovations in cardiology, ophthalmology, spinal surgery, diabetes diagnosis, and cancer treatment. His clean tech experience includes metallurgical-grade coke production, alternative cement binders, carbon capture, hydrogen fuel, and nuclear generators. In the aerospace sector, Justin has worked on rocket engines, aerodynamic fuselages, supersonic aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Justin externed at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and provided pro bono legal services through Harvard Law School’s Transactional Law Clinics.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., Journal of Law and Technology, 2022
- Cornell University, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 2018
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Related Employment
- Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle, WA, Summer Associate, 2021, 2020
- Neo IP, Raleigh-Durham, NC, Intern, 2019
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA, Patent Examiner Extern, 2018
Additional Languages
- Korean
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Patent Law, 2024-2026