Erik is a SE attorney at HANOL IP & Law, a full-service IP law firm in South Korea, who manages international client relations and coordinates client queries to find the most suitable solutions. He brings broad and diverse legal expertise from both the public and private sector when advising clients on IP strategy. Prior to joining Hanol, Erik spent several years at the Administrative Court of Stockholm, handling complex adjudication processes across multiple legal domains. His judicial experience and deep knowledge of procedural matters gives him a unique perspective on IP prosecution and litigation. This allows him to assess cases not only from the client’s standpoint but also through the lens of courts and IP offices. This unique perspective enables him to help companies better anticipate how decision-makers might evaluate key legal arguments and actions, and to structure IP strategies that hold up under scrutiny. Erik’s distinctive value lies in his understanding of both European and Korean IP systems. Drawing from his litigation experience, he enjoys advising companies of all sizes on how to bridge the gap between these distinct legal environments, ensuring their rights are both defensible and enforceable across jurisdictions.