AABANY Intellectual Property Committee Hosts Dinner at Tosokchon NYC

On June 23, 2025, the Intellectual Property Committee of the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) hosted its June dinner at Tosokchon, a beloved Korean restaurant in Manhattan’s Koreatown. Attendees bonded over their shared interest in intellectual property law while enjoying lively conversations and savoring a variety of delicious Korean dishes, including japchae, kalbi, and kimchi pancake.

The casual setting offered a unique opportunity for attendees to engage in discussions on topics ranging from recent IP developments to sharing insights from their experiences across the four core IP areas: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. The evening also featured thoughtful conversations about how attendees’ diverse experiences guided them to their current positions. Some attendees had backgrounds rooted in science and engineering, while others entered the intellectual property field through a more traditional legal path. Several attorneys offered valuable advice on law school applications to our college student attendees, fostering a supportive environment for the next generation of legal professionals.

The IP Committee’s monthly dinners aim to build an inclusive community where individuals can explore ideas and expand their networks. Thank you to all who attended and helped make the evening a success!

To learn more about the IP Committee and how you can participate, visit the IP Committee’s page on the AABANY website.

AABANY IP Committee Hosts “Dumplings & Discussion” Fireside Chat on April 5th with Karen Won

On April 5, 2023, the IP Committee continued its “Dumplings & Discussion” fireside chat series. This time the committee was honored to have Karen Won, Partner at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., as the guest. Participants enjoyed pork and chive dumplings, chicken dumplings, Buddha dumplings, and many other items.

Karen was interviewed by the “Dumplings & Discussion” inaugural guest, Andy Yoo (Savvas Learning Company), and discussed her path to becoming a specialist in trademarks including in life sciences trademarks and drug naming matters. Karen shared many interesting facts about how pharmaceuticals are branded. Karen also talked about career development and work-life balance.

After the in-depth discussion and lively Q&A that followed, attendees continued to enjoy more dumplings and discussions with drinks during the networking reception.

Thanks to Fish & Richardson for being such gracious hosts.

Look out for the next IP Committee event. Click here to learn more about the IP Committee.