About Us

The Korean-American Intellectual Property Organization, or KAIPO, is the newest, as well as the first, Korean-American Affinity Group officially recognized by USPTO. The organization aims to promote and support the growth and development of Korean-American intellectual property professionals as well as the diverse cultural and social heritage of the Korean-American community.

2026 Board of Directors and Officers

Executives

  • President: Moo R. Jeong
  • Vice Presidents: Sisley Kim 
  • Secretary: Chanel Jhin
  • New Examiner Support Committee Chair: Eric Yoon
  • Technology Officer: James Choi
  • Outreach and Engagement Chair: Taelor Kim
  • BYOM Chair: Theodore (Ted) Im
  • Treasurer: Woo Rhim

Officers

  • Happy Hour Committee Chair: Jonathan Lee 
  • Membership Committee Chair: Tammy Lee 
  • Membership Officer: John Lee 
  • New Examiner Support Officer: Andrew Kim 
  • Golf Committee Chair: Mark (Taesik) Kang 
  • Community Day Committee Chair: Ji Sun Yoon 
  • Regional Officer: Jiyoung Oh 
  • Konnect Editor: Elina Jang 
  • Konnect Committee: Jahae Kim 

Advisory Committee

  • Senior Executive Advisor: Charles Kim
  • Advisor: Thomas Hong