Areum Kim

Areum Kim is a patent attorney with extensive experience in intellectual property across various industries, including electrical engineering, semiconductors, telecommunications, software, and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as a Partner and Senior Associate at Viering, Jentschura & Partner mbB since July 2021, Areum contributes to business development, client management, and supervises trainees while drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Previously, as Patent Counsel at Continental, Areum managed IP matters related to internal-combustion engine technologies and collaborated on advanced technologies across South East Asia. Earlier roles include Patent Associate at Yusarn Audrey and Korean Patent Attorney positions at Samsung Electronics and Park, Kim & Partner, with comprehensive responsibilities in patent drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management. Areum holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Yonsei University and a Graduate Diploma in IP and Innovation Management from the Singapore University of Social Sciences.