Dongheon Shin
MAPS Managing Partner Dongheon Shin
MAPS Managing Partner Dongheon Shin
MAPS Managing Partner Dongheon Shin

Managing Partner

Dongheon Shin

Dongheon Shin

Dongheon Shin

dhshin@mapsip.com

Dongheon Shin, as a managing partner at MAPS, provides strategic counsel to both domestic and international clients on comprehensive IP strategies spanning prosecution, litigation, valuation, and IP advisory. With extensive experience in cross-border patent litigation, Mr. Shin has led the successful enforcement and defense of patent rights in high-stakes matters for global and technology-driven companies. He also counsels startups in building strategic IP portfolios, securing investment, and navigating IP-based financing, including full support for technology-special listings and IPO documentation.

Areas of Expertise

Semiconductors, Displays, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, Electronic Materials, MEMS, Biotechnology

Qualifications

2000 Korean Patent Bar

2000 Korean Patent Bar

2000 Korean Patent Bar

Education

B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University (1999)

Career

2011–Present: Co-Managing Partner, MAPS Intellectual Property Law

2006–2011: Managing Partner, MAPS Patent & Law Office

2001–2006: Handled domestic and international patent prosecution, trials, and litigation, FirstLaw P.C.

Activities & Publications

Activities & Publications

CEO and Investment Committee Member, Laplace Partners (VC)

Korea Patent Attorneys Association (KPAA)

Technical Valuation Advisor, Samsung Securities (Private Equity Division)

Technical Advisor, Odastone Partners

Technical Advisor, My First Asset Management

Evaluation Committee Member, Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) – Patent Valuation and Commercialization Support Programs

MAPS Intellectual Property Law Firm Logo
8F, Handong Building, 37 Teheran-ro 8-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06239, Korea
Copyright Ⓒ 2025. MAPS. All rights reserved.
TEL +82-2-2051-8200
FAX +82-2-6008-7906
Managing Partner Dongheon Shin, Wookjae Cho, Junsuk Park
MAPS Intellectual Property Law Firm Logo

8F, Handong Building, 37 Teheran-ro 8-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06239, Korea
Copyright Ⓒ 2025. MAPS. All rights reserved.

TEL +82-2-2051-8200

FAX +82-2-6008-7906

Managing Partner Dongheon Shin, Wookjae Cho, Junsuk Park

MAPS Intellectual Property Law Firm Logo

8F, Handong Building, 37 Teheran-ro 8-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06239, Korea
Copyright Ⓒ 2025. MAPS. All rights reserved.

TEL +82-2-2051-8200

FAX +82-2-6008-7906

Managing Partner Dongheon Shin, Wookjae Cho, Junsuk Park