March 12, 2025
KIPO Attended MWC Barcelona 2025 Exploring Ways for Encouraging IP Driven Innovation in High Techs
On March 4th 2025, Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) Commissioner KIM Wan Ki attended the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025 observing the latest innovations in next-generation communications, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductors showcased by Korean companies and other innovators from around the world.
Visiting the 'Korean Pavilion' operated by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), he exchanged information and thoughts with industry representatives on the latest technology trends and listened to their needs and ideas for IP-related supports.
Commissioner Kim also visited the 'IP consultation booth' which was set up by KIPO's Overseas IP Center for Europe (located in Frankfurt) within the Korea Pavilion in collaboration with KOTRA, listening to the small and medium-sized innovative enterprises participating in the event with respect to their challenges from the IP perspective.
*Locations of KIPO's Overseas IP Centers: USA (Los Angeles, Washington, D.C.), China (Beijing, Guangzhou), Japan (Tokyo), Europe (Frankfurt), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City), Thailand (Bangkok), India (New Delhi), Mexico (Mexico City)
Acknowledging it was an effective communication channel with innovators, KIPO decided to operate the booth that offers IP consultation services at all international exhibitions organized by KOTRA in the future.
Meanwhile, Commissioner Kim also participated earlier that morning the Ministerial Program Roundtable session alongside senior officials from major countries, exchanging views on the topic "Digital Nations in Asia Pacific: Preserving Digital Trust through Strategic Policy and Collaboration."