KIPO

Message from the commissioner

Introduction to KIPO

• KIPO's Recent Developments (2001)
• Recent Trends in the IP Field at Home and Overseas
• Systematic Efforts for the Comprehensive IP Administration Innovation Plan

2001 Highlights

• Application
• Examinations
• Registrations
• Trials

Steadfast Implementation of IP Administration Computerization

• Stabilization of KIPOnet and its Ongoing Refinement
• Development of the Cyber IP Office
• Expanded Role in Multilateral Fora for IP Computerization

Improves Efficiency and Quality of IPR Administration

• Maintaining the Performance Goal and Improving the Quality of Examinations and Trials
• KIPO's Role as PCT ISA/IPEA

Efforts to Advance the IP Legal Framework

• Improvement of the Patent and Utility Model System
• Improvement of the Trademark and Design System
• Improvement of the Trial System
• Improvement of the Application and Customer Service System

IPR Protection and Enhanced Enforcement

• Revision of the Legal Framework for IPR Protection
• Anti-Counterfeiting Measures
• Public Awareness Campaign

Expanding the Basis for IP Creation and Commercialization

• IPR Acquisition Campaign for SMEs
• Student Invention Activities
• Information Service for IPR Creation
• Facilitated Transfer and Transaction of Patented Technologies
• Assistance in Commercialization of Patented Technology

International Cooperation in the IP Field

• Strengthened Cooperation with International Organizations in the IP Field
• Enhanced Bilateral Cooperation with Other IP Offices

Human Resource Development in the IP Field

• Main Role of the International Intellectual Property Training Institute (IIPTI)
• Overview of Training Courses by the IIPTI
• Training Achievements at IIPTI in 2001

Statistics

Organization Cart of KIPO

Flow Cart for Examinations

Intellectual Property Related Organization & Associations