Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm, LLC

07/24/2026

Building something worth protecting?

Join us for Office Hours with Doug Kim, founder and attorney at Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm. With decades of experience advising startups and entrepreneurs, Doug can help you navigate intellectual property, patents, trademarks, contracts, licensing, and the legal questions that come with growing your business.

Whether you're protecting a new invention, building your brand, or planning your next move, this is your opportunity to get one-on-one guidance tailored to your startup. The sign up link can be found on the events page of our website.

07/10/2026

What happens when an experiment “fails?” Sometimes, it creates something that sticks around for generations.

Dr. Harry W. Coover Jr. was searching for a clear plastic material to make precision gunsights during World War II when he discovered a compound that stuck to everything it touched. The material wasn’t right for the job, so the experiment was set aside.

More than a decade later, Dr. Coover revisited the same type of compound while researching materials for aircraft canopies. This time, he recognized its incredible adhesive properties — and a new invention was born.

The result was cyanoacrylate adhesive, better known today as super glue.

Dr. Coover received U.S. Patent No. 2,768,109 for his adhesive compositions, and super glue made its public debut with just one drop. He demonstrated the strength of the adhesive on the television show “I’ve Got a Secret,” using a single drop to suspend a person from a metal bar.

Come see how innovation sticks around, even over 250 years, at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10 in Washington, D.C.! The USPTO has an exhibit and documentary film called “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Innovation” in the America Innovates Pavilion featuring 250 years of American innovation: https://bit.ly/4v88JBD

06/22/2026

🎯 Another great year at the annual Upstate SC Alliance Sporting Clays event, an event we just cannot miss! We were honored to serve as a sponsor and to stand behind an organization working hard to hit the economic growth mark.

Here's to pulling for the Upstate and for advancing business and innovation across South Carolina! 💼

06/15/2026

Doug Kim is at it again! It's another presentation day: this time in California for the IP Law Summit as he facilitates a roundtable on and .

06/09/2026

We were honored to sponsor Chucktown Startups' event Capital Connections and kickoff Charleston Tech Week last night at CODE/+/TRUST with Luke Wright of Project Rhino, Christine Callahan of GMX Ventures, ​Meghan Corsello of SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority, ​Matt Williams of United Community Bank, ​Peter Jordan Carolina of Venture Studio and ​Elliott T. Friedman (E T Friedman Consulting) discussed how capital actually flows to founders in this region.

The advice from the panel was candid: bootstrap as long as you can. Get customers before you pitch anyone. Know your numbers cold.

When asked about software investing, one panelist challenged founders to define their moat: what protects you from someone building the same thing in five weeks? That's not just an investor question. That's an IP question. Patents, trade secrets, and sticky customer relationships are what turn a good idea into a defensible business.

Another panelist noted that IP can meaningfully increase valuation, even when multiples are being compressed. And perhaps most practically: the panelists reminded the room that your idea alone is not a $10M company. But an idea with protected innovation, validated customers, and a clear competitive moat? That's something worth talking about!

If you're a founder in the Charleston area trying to find your footing, reach out to the resources mentioned last night: South Carolina Research Authority - SCRA, The Harbor Entrepreneur Center, SBIR grants, Charleston Digital Defense at Charleston Digital, SC Council on Competitiveness, among others. (Tag your recommendation in the comments!)

Thanks for putting this together, Toby Palmer, CEPA® and Chucktown Startups. We are proud to be part of this community and proud to protect what you are building. See you at the next event!

06/08/2026

Charleston founders, come hang tonight. 🤙

We've got an all-star panel breaking down the real talk on raising capital, plus networking with the people who actually matter in this ecosystem.

📍 CODE/+/TRUST, Mount Pleasant | 6–8 PM

Grab your spot → https://www.chucktownstartups.com/event-6663525

06/08/2026

🏆 Kim, Lahey & Killough is proud to announce its recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA for intellectual property law in South Carolina, with attorney B.C. Killough earning an individual ranking among only six IP attorneys recognized statewide.

Widely considered the most prestigious and influential attorney-ranking organization globally, London based Chambers identifies leading lawyers through a rigorous, independent research process grounded in client interviews, peer and competitor feedback, and evaluation of professional accomplishments.

We are grateful to the clients and colleagues whose confidence made this recognition possible!

Kim Lahey Killough law firm and attorney B C Killough have been ranked in Chambers USA intellectual property South Carolina

06/05/2026

We had a full table at our Lunch & Learn this week with founding attorney Doug Kim and Hunter Roark from Cantey Tech Consulting.

Together, they explored the opportunities and challenges that come with AI adoption, from improving workflows and productivity to navigating vendor contracts, concerns, regulatory obligations, and governance frameworks.

The level of engagement was remarkable. The formal presentation ended, but the questions kept coming! Attendees stayed nearly an hour longer than we had scheduled to dive deeper into topics, and best practices for responsible implementation.

The conversation confirmed what many organizations are experiencing: AI offers tremendous potential, but realizing that value requires thoughtful planning, strong governance, and ongoing oversight.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for helping make this such a successful event. We look forward to continuing the conversation this fall!

05/21/2026

Is your business rolling out AI tools? Everyone’s talking about using AI, but who’s asking what your AI vendors are doing with your data?

Join us for a complimentary Lunch & Learn:
As You Roll Out AI: A Practical Guide to AI Vendor Risk

📅 Wednesday, June 3 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
🏢 City Club of Greenville (55 Beattie Place, 17th Floor)

Kim, Lahey & Killough attorney Douglas Kim Kim and Cantey Tech Consulting VP of Technology Hunter Roark will walk you through what every business owner, manager, and IT pro should know before adopting AI tools in plain English, no tech jargon required.

🎟️ Complimentary | Space is limited and registration is required 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/as-you-roll-out-ai-a-practical-guide-to-ai-vendor-risk-tickets-1989218577313

05/15/2026

Before AI accelerates your business, make sure risk doesn't accelerate with it!

Most businesses are focused on governing their own AI use. Far fewer are asking what the tools and vendors they've adopted are doing with their data, and what liability that creates.

Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd at the City Club of Greenville for a complimentary Lunch & Learn: As You Roll Out AI: A Practical Guide to AI Vendor Risk.

Kim Lahey & Killough founding attorney Doug Kim and VP of Technology at Cantey Tech, Hunter Roark, will lead a practical, plain-language discussion covering:

→ Where AI creates hidden risk in everyday operations
→ Data ownership, confidentiality, and liability exposure
→ How to evaluate AI vendors, beyond the marketing claims
→ Governance guardrails that work for organizations of any size

This is built for business owners, executives, firm partners, IT leaders, and compliance professionals. No technical background required. Hear of real examples from the last 24 months and what you can do to protect your business.

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
📍 City Club of Greenville, 55 Beattie Place, Floor 17
🎟️ Complimentary | Space is limited and registration is required
🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/as-you-roll-out-ai-a-practical-guide-to-ai-vendor-risk-tickets-1989218577313