John Kim

Law School
Santa Clara University School of Law

Major Cases
Salon Supply v. Revlon/CND – representing plaintiff in a case where the seminal issue is the genericness of the word “shellac” for nail polish which could decimate Revlon’s rights in one of its most important brands.

Currently handling the worldwide trademark portfolio for Airbnb, the world’s largest temporary accommodations company. Also handling trademark prosecution and enforcement for the Internet’s largest social gaming company, Zynga. Handling the worldwide counterfeiting enforcement for Native Shoes, one of the most popular brands of EVA rubber shoes, and the worldwide prosecution for JDA Software, the largest supply chain management software company.

Professional Background
Kim is the managing principal of IP Legal Advisors, a law firm that he started 11 years ago with only a handful of clients. Kim now represents clients across a wide variety of industries, including accommodations, computer gaming, clothing and footwear, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, software, hardware, action sports, entertainment, Internet, restaurant, food and beverage, and medical devices.

Professional Affiliations
Kim is a member of the International Trademark Association and San Diego County Bar Association.