Seeking IP protection for medical devices Explore the thriving landscape of the Korean medical devices market, marked by significant growth, regulatory developments, and strategic patent protection for innovative technolog…READ MORE

Patent holders can now seek punitive damages in Korea The Korean government's new law supporting the medical devices industry, coupled with a rise in patent filings, reflects the sector's growth. Strategic patent protection …READ MORE

Korea updates rules on personalised medicines Precision medicine's growth in Korea faces patent eligibility challenges. Recent legal developments, including the recognition of patient sub-groups and dose/dosage regimens, of…READ MORE

Different salt from original drug can be covered by extended patent The Supreme Court in Korea ruled that the scope of a patent extended during the patent term extension period covers a different salt form from the original…READ MORE

Korea clarifies Design Examination Guidelines concerning priority claims The revised Design Examination Guidelines in Korea, effective from January1, 2019, clarify the standards for allowing priority claims in design applic…READ MORE

South Korea: Court rules on novelty when drug is sold before filing In Korea, public sale of a product before the filing date does not count as prior art if a person skilled in the art couldn't know the composition without …READ MORE

How to take advantage of the grace period in Korea In Korea, a one-year grace period offers protection for publicly disclosed inventions and designs. Understanding its conditions and submission requirements is crucial for s…READ MORE

Supreme Court rules that dosage regime is inventive The Korean Supreme Court's recent decision clarified the patentability of dosage regimen inventions, emphasizing the requirement for quantitatively remarkable or qualitati…READ MORE

Patenting a food-related invention in Korea In Korea, patenting food-related inventions requires careful specification and claims highlighting sensory or functional effects. Safety aspects are crucial, and claims should avo…READ MORE

Patent and plant varieties can be protected Explore Korea's dynamic landscape of plant-related intellectual property, with supportive patent policies and growing interest in plant variety protection. Understand the distinct …READ MORE

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, available in English and Ja…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 system effective from…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 precedent for patent pro…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 protection in Korea.June 2…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 protection for trade…READ MORE