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SEMINAR · KVIC 2026NEAR & WISE IP

Who values IP abroad — and who pays for it?

On 27 October, four practitioners from Europe, ASEAN, Latin America and the United States meet in Seoul to discuss what happens between securing rights and earning revenue.

IP connecting Europe, ASEAN, Latin America and the United States to revenue

For a company holding patents overseas, the harder question often comes after registration: can the rights be enforced locally, how will a buyer or investor assess their value, and who will pay for a licence?

Near & Wise IP Law Office, in cooperation with Korea Venture Investment Corporation (KVIC), is hosting “Monetising IP Abroad: From Rights to Cash Flow.” Four practitioners bring perspectives from Europe, ASEAN, Latin America and the United States.

Monetising IP Abroad seminar poster with date, venue, speakers and registration details
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Language note. The international speakers will present in English. Slides with both English and Korean text will be displayed on screen during the presentations.

Four markets, four practical questions

EUROPE

Marko Brumnik

Partner at Sonnenberg Harrison, Germany, and former LESI YMC Chair. How can European IP be secured so that it can be enforced and valued?

ASEAN

Anna Toh

Attorney-at-Law at Rajah & Tann, Singapore; LESI YMC Vice Chair and LES Singapore Secretary. How do IP portfolios connect to licensing and funding across ASEAN?

LATIN AMERICA

Roberto Carapeto

Licks Attorneys, Brazil, and former LESI YMC Chair. How does enforcement in Brazil and Latin America influence global licensing and standard-essential patent revenue?

UNITED STATES

Noor Al-Banna

Director at Ocean Tomo, part of J.S. Held, and LESI YMC Vice Chair. How does the US market price IP, and who actually pays?

A conversation for investment and business decisions

Securing a right is only one step in building a commercial path abroad. Investors and business leaders also need to understand enforceability, value and the reasons a counterparty would pay. Seungyeob Baik, founding partner of Near & Wise IP, LESI YMC Board member and former technology valuation officer at Shinhan Bank, will chair the discussion.

SEMINAR INFORMATION

Join us at KVIC on 27 October 2026

Time · Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 14:00–16:30
Venue · KVIC Building, 16 Seocho-daero 45-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Audience · KVIC fund-of-funds managers, portfolio company C-level executives and other pre-registered participants
Language · Speakers will present in English; bilingual English–Korean slides will be shown on screen.

The detailed programme will be announced when confirmed. Discussions are being developed around real transactions in each market.

If you are considering how to explain the value of your IP abroad and turn it into a transaction, join the conversation.

HOST · COOPERATION · ENQUIRIES

Hosted by Near & Wise IP Law Office · In cooperation with KVIC

Seungyeob Baik · sybaik@nwiseip.com