2024 Annual Report

Message from the Commissioner
Prologue
2024 Highlights
2024 IP Trends
Improving the IP System
  • Enhancement of the Patent Examination Infrastructure for Advanced Technologies
  • Structural, Procedural and Service Improvements in IP Adjudication
  • Implementation of the Trademark Consent System for User Inclusivity and Flexibility
Strengthening IPR Protection
  • Comprehensive Safeguard System for Technology Leakage Protection
  • Operation of a Tailored Online Trade Secret Training Program
  • Restructuring and Expansion of Overseas IP Centers
  • Joint Enforcement System to Combat E-Commerce Counterfeits
Promoting IP Creation and Utilization
  • IP Finance Market Surpasses KRW 10 Trillion
  • National R&D Innovation Support Through IP-Based Strategies
  • Legislative Reform to Enhance Employee Invention Practices
  • Large-scale Release of Patent Information for Enhanced IP Utilization
Advancing Global IP Cooperation
  • Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the WIPO Korea Funds-in-Trust
  • The 17th IP5 Heads Meeting Hosted in Seoul
  • International IP Engagement through Bilateral Partnerships
  • Global Expansion of Korea's IP Administration "KIPOnet"
Future Plan
  • KIPO Vision & Strategy
  • IP Support Systems & Programs
  • KIPO Organization Chart
Appendix
  • IP Statistics
  • Last updated 2 October 2025
  • Trade and Cooperation Division