Perkins Coie has expanded its prowess in Intellectual Property law with the addition of Zach Hong as a partner in the New York office’s IP practice and patent prosecution subgroup, as reported by Bloomberg Law.
Hong comes boasting an impressive portfolio and is expected to provide counsel on a myriad of IP queries. His responsibilities include the development of IP strategy, management of patent and trademark portfolios, leading and defending IP due diligences, and drafting and prosecuting patent and trademark applications, Perkins Coie said.
Prior to his recruitment, Hong served as general counsel and chief compliance officer at Cleerly, a digital healthcare company.
The move marks another significant hiring in the legal industry, demonstrating the continued demand for experienced legal minds in burgeoning sectors such as digital healthcare. It also highlights the importance large law firms are placing on the development and expansion of specialized fields such as IP law.