Patent Court procedure guidelines published in English and Japanese The Korean Patent Court has issued guidelines to expedite and streamline civil appeal proceedings in IP cases. The guidelines, availabl…READ MORE

New patent cancellation system The Korean Patent Act underwent significant revisions in 2016, impacting official fees, document production in patent lawsuits, and introducing a new patent cancellation s…READ MORE

Supreme Court rules on inventive step The Korean Supreme Court's recent decision on inventive step emphasizes considering prior art as a whole, addressing contradictory information. This sets a crucial prec…READ MORE

Time to apply for PTA Understanding Korea's Patent Term Adjustment system is crucial for patent owners, especially in pharmaceuticals. Learn about the system's complexities and how to optimize patent protec…READ MORE

Revisions to the Trade Mark Act In 2016, Korea restructured its IP landscape, particularly the Trademark Act. Changes include non-use cancellation, broader evaluation of conflicting marks, and strengthened …READ MORE

Indirect infringement from parts assembled overseas The Korean Supreme Court ruled that exporting parts for final assembly outside the country does not infringe a patent under the Korean Patent Act if the fi…READ MORE

Patentable subject matter – what’s new? Explore the patent landscape in Korea, where isolated genes, biological materials, and stem cells are patentable. Learn about recent court decisions shaping the count…READ MORE

New centralised infringement courts Korea's IP enforcement underwent significant changes in 2016, centralizing jurisdiction in specialized IP district courts. Learn about the implications for patent litigati…READ MORE