Wookjae Cho
MAPS Managing Partner Wookjae Cho
MAPS Managing Partner Wookjae Cho
MAPS Managing Partner Wookjae Cho

Managing Partner

Wookjae Cho

Wookjae Cho

Wookjae Cho

wjcho@mapsip.com

Wookjae Cho is a patent attorney with over 20 years of experience in convergence technologies, mechanical systems, automotive, and medical devices. He specializes in IP prosecution, dispute resolution, and trademark matters, providing strategic intellectual property support across a wide range of industries.

Areas of Expertise

Converging Technologies, Robotics and Equipment, Medical Devices, FinTech, Trademarks, IP Consulting, IP Disputes

Qualifications

1999 Korean Patent Bar

1999 Korean Patent Bar

1999 Korean Patent Bar

Education

B.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University (1999)

Completed Nano-Convergence IP Advanced Strategy Program, Seoul National University

Completed International IP Business Expert Program, Seoul National University

Completed Patent Valuation Program, Korea Patent Attorneys Association

Career

2006–Present: Managing Partner, MAPS Intellectual Property Law

2023–Present: Advisor, Korea Fintech Support Center

2021–2023: Advisor, Seoul Future Innovation Growth Fund

2018–2020: Expert Member, Presidential Council on Intellectual Property

2004–2006: Patent Attorney, Lee International IP & Law

2000–2004: Patent Attorney, Patent Law Firm YOUME

Activities & Publications

Activities & Publications

Commendation from KIPO Commissioner, Korean Intellectual Property Office (2025)

Minister’s Award for Contribution, Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (2016)

Minister’s Award for Technology Protection, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (2016)

Program Manager, Hub Partners IP Program, Seoul Startup Hub

Operator, IP Consulting Center, Startup Campus

Mentor & Evaluator, Seoul & Gyeonggi Centers for Creative Economy & Innovation

Mentor & Evaluator, Youth Startup Academy (Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon)

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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