- ABOUT KAIPO
- KAIPO ACTIVITIES
- KOREAN CULTURAL HERITAGE
- KOREAN FOOD
- PEOPLE STORIES
- ACTIVITIES and LIFE in the PANDEMIC
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.
KAIPO Activities include:
- 2019-10-03 Happy Hour
- 2019-10-16 Outreach – Dankook University
- 2019-11-15 Q&A Forum
- 2019-11-16 Golf Tournament
- 2019-12-02 Official Recognition from USPTO
- 2020-02-19 Outreach – ATM Bridge and Training Program
- 2020-02-20 Council of Leaders Q2 Guest Speech: Thomas Hong
- 2020-02-20 Annual Meeting
- 2020-04-14 First Newsletter Published
- 2020-04-28 Webinar: How to Help My Child Succeed in School?
- 2020-05-01 Director’s Message: recognition by Director Iancu
- 2020-05-19 Spotlight on Commerce: Thomas Hong
- 2020-06-26 Website Launching
- 2020-06-30 Newsletter FY20 Q4 Edition
- 2020-07-22 Brown Bag Session: Career Development Opportunities
- 2020-07-30 Community Day
USPTO holds its annual Community Day on Thursday, July 30, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in a virtual setting.
In its debut, KAIPO will present the diverse cultural and social heritage of the Korean-American community, Human Interest Stories as well as Activities responding to the mandatory telework program and pandemic.
Do you want to learn how to speak in Korean Language? Please check out the Justin’s new 5 minute video lesson: learn to say “hi,” “bye,” and introduce yourself as someone who works at the patent office to others.
Now, K-POP becomes popular, and you’re no more surprised to listen BTS songs in the street. If you know more about Korean entertainment, how about Korean movies and drama?
15 Korean Movies on Netflix to Binge Your Way Through
The Best Korean Dramas to Get You Completely Hooked
Don’t forget the Korean cuisine. Yes, Korean BBQ is awesome! Nowadays, more trendy food in Korea arrived here in U.S. such as Korean style fried chickens. KAIPO members also shared their secret recipes.



You want to see more? Examiner Park presents a serious of Korean Cuisine show: The Two Men Cooking Show
We are all interested in human stories. KAIPO periodically publishes a newsletter – Konnect.
The 4th quarter edition is published and highlights the stories of:
Thomas Hong, 2020 Department of Commerce featured personnel for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month,
Charles Kim, 2019 Department of Commerce featured personnel for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month,
How to Help My Child Succeed in School as a first generation immigrant parent, Dr. Youngsul Jeong’s personal story and Webinar,
Hoteler Highlights: Aiden Lee from Southern California, and Seong Ah Shin from Maryland,
Get to Know: Meet the new SPE, James J. Lee.
Tired of the mandatory telework program and pandemic? Try something new! Join KAIPO’s new campaign “Wanna Try Something New?” presenting “Something” you can try in this pandemic.
Wanna leave to a special place surrounded with exquisite nature? How about Alaska? Join Dae Kim’s special trips to “Alaska, the last frontier.”

How to make a Meringue Pancake by Bong-Sook Baek
Air Fryer Pork (수육) by Bong-Sook Baek
Woodworking – Ocean themed Whale Cutting Board by Sang K. Kim
Rock Climbing by Michael Chong
Community Day Team: Sisley Kim, Justin Lee, Michael Chong, and Thomas Hong
Special Thanks to: Sangseok Park, Suckwhan Chon, Bong-Sook Baek, Sung S. Ahn, Hyun Soo Kim, James J. Lee, Youngsul Jeong, Aiden Lee, Seong Ah Shin, Sang K. Kim, and Dae Y. Kim.









Excellent page! KAIPO is leading the way!!!
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Great Job to all our KAIPO community Day committee members!!
Great job! Thank you Community Day team and all contributors.