Choonkun Ryu, Ph.D.

Patent Agent

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dr. Choonkun Ryu is a patent agent at Schmeiser Olsen, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He brings a unique and powerful combination of high-level technical authority and legal expertise, specifically tailored for the semiconductor and advanced materials industries. Dr. Ryu has nearly two decades of experience at the forefront of the semiconductor industry, including serving as a Principal Engineer at SK Hynix Inc., where he led a team for advanced process technology and coordinated joint development projects with global semiconductor companies. He also worked as a Process Technologist at Applied Materials, Inc., where he helped develop new coating processes for semiconductor manufacturing and supported customer demonstrations.

Dr. Ryu’s practice focuses on patent prosecution and developing IP strategies for complex technologies. He possesses a deep understanding of the research and development lifecycle, evidenced by his involvement in 35 registered patents, including 13 U.S. patents and 17 technical papers. His technical expertise spans nano-scale memory devices, novel materials science, and innovation in artificial intelligence.

Prior to joining the firm, Dr. Ryu served as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Arizona, teaching “Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials.” He is also an accomplished author, having published books on technology law.

EDUCATION

Dr. Ryu earned his J.D. from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, where he received specialized patent prosecution training through the Intellectual Property Clinic and Patent Practice course. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an M.S. in the same field from Stanford University, and a B.S. cum laude from Seoul National University.

PUBLICATIONS & INVENTIONS

• U.S. Pat. 5,344,676 ” Method and apparatus for producing nanodrops and nanoparticles and thin film deposits therefrom.”

• U.S. Pat. 7,022,624″ Semiconductor device and method of fabricating the same.”

• U.S. Pat. 9,385,304 ” Magnetic memory and method of manufacturing the same.”

• Book: “AI Legal Issues and Innovation in the United States,” Bookk Publishing

• Book: “Cyber Torts in the U.S.,” Bookk Publishing

HONORS & PRESENTATIONS

• Who’s Who in the World, Marquis Who’s Who

• Super-Forecaster, The Good Judgment Project

• Invited Speaker, Materials Research Society and Electrochemical Society

• National Abroad Study Scholarship, Korea Ministry of Education