Danny J. Kim

Co-Managing Attorney

Danny J. Kim is a New York–based attorney and strategic advisor specializing in business legal advice at the intersection of intellectual property, technology, business, corporate, and cross-border commercial strategy. He provides expert guidance to startups, growth-stage companies, established enterprises, and individual clients on intellectual property strategy, commercialization, investment readiness, corporate growth, strategic transactions, and complex business matters across diverse industries, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, mobility, manufacturing, software, AI, and other emerging technologies.

His experience encompasses patent prosecution, IP due diligence, and strategic counseling related to M&A, investment, licensing, joint ventures, executive and operational matters, as well as other strategic and cross-border transactions, including Series A, Series B, and Series C investments throughout the United States and Korea. Danny has a proven record in developing and structuring intellectual property and technology portfolios that support investment, commercialization, operational growth, and international business expansion.

Moreover, Danny’s practice includes inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, patent litigation support, and strategic analyses concerning validity, infringement, and freedom-to-operate matters, along with selected commercial and business-related disputes.

With multidisciplinary technical and regulatory backgrounds—including CIPP/US, an MS/BS in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, and BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering—Danny provides insights on technologies involving biotechnology, software, AI, hardware, advanced engineering systems, and emerging technology platforms. He also plays an advisory role at KAIST and KAIST Global, contributing to international initiatives, cross-border collaboration, and global business engagement efforts.

Before joining Solid State Law Firm as Co-Managing Attorney, Danny practiced as a patent attorney in New York and also served as a patent agent at leading law firms. He began his career as a patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education

Fordham University School of Law — J.D.

Georgia Institute of Technology — M.S., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology — B.S., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Admissions

New York

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

*Practicing under supervision consistent with D.C. Court of Appeals Rule 49

Email:  danny.kim@solidslaw.com