Douglas W. "Doug" Kim
About Douglas W. Kim
Douglas W. Kim is a lawyer based in Greenville, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Douglas W. Kim is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
- Trade Secrets Law
- Trademark Law
Current Firm: Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm
Education: Campbell University, J.D., graduated 1998 and Davidson College, B.S. Physics, graduated 1988
Location: Greenville, SC
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