Ms. SohRi Kim is an associate at Shin & Kim, where she has successfully handled various advisory services and litigation matters in the areas of copyright and entertainment, both in Korea and abroad.

Ms. Kim has also been active in other IP-related areas such as trademarks, the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, and patents.

Ms. Kim graduated from Yonsei University with a B.A. in English Literature and Journalism, received her J.D. from Yonsei University Law School, and passed the 8th Bar Examination.

Copyright

• Defended in copyright royalty cases against the Korea Music Copyright Association (i.e. CJ CGV, CJ ENM, Keumyoung Entertainment, etc.)
• Defended in disputes related to music streaming services for business
• Advised on possible copyright infringements in new businesses
• Completed ‘Analysis Report on the Trade Issues and Solutions in Copyright Export’ commissioned by the Korea Copyright Commission
• Completed ‘Research Report on the Establishment of the Standard Business Regulations and Contract Form for the Copyright Agency or Brokerage Services’ commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Media Content & Entertainment

• Defended in disputes related to exclusive contracts with entertainment agencies
• Reviewed various media content contracts between screenwriter vs. production company, and production company vs. broadcasting company (OTT service provider)
• Defended in a claim for a correction by a current affairs program of a broadcasting company
• Reviewed various appearance contracts, exclusive contracts, etc. of Korean celebrities
• Conducted research and development for ‘the Standard Contract Form in Professional Sports’ commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism