Raising global awareness of ‘Extemplary K-Patent Examination’
April 13, 2025
Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), led by Commissioner Kim Wan Ki, releases that The International Intellectual Property Training Institute (IIPTI) is jointly hosting the “2025 KIPO-WIPO Patent Examination Online Training Course” with the World Intellectual Property Organization...
[APEC IP Finance & Valuation Workshop on May 14 and 15] Join us!
April 10, 2025
We are pleased to announce the APEC IP Finance & Valuation Workshop, co-hosted by the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) and the APEC Intellectual Property Experts Group (IPEG).
This virtual workshop explores how intellectual property can serve as a financial asset to d...
Can Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s “Turtle Ship" be Granted Honorary Patent Status?
March 31, 2025
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Authorities Seize about 20 Billion KRW Worth of Counterfeit Goods Targeting Foreign Tourist in Myeongdong
March 20, 2025
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Korea-Spain Intellectual Property Cooperation Expands Notably in SME Support
March 12, 2025
Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) Commissioner KIM Wan Ki met with Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (SPTO) Director Elisa Rodriguez Ortiz on March 6 2025 in Madrid, Spain. The two leaders exchanged views on key IP issues between the two countries and discussed ways to enhance cooperation...
KIPO Attended MWC Barcelona 2025 Exploring Ways for Encouraging IP Driven Innovation in High Techs
March 12, 2025
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 i...
Korea-EU IP Cooperation Expands Beyond Trademark and Design Examination to Policy
March 12, 2025
Intellectual property (IP) cooperation between Korea and the European Union (EU) is expanding beyond trademark and design examination and trials to include policy. Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have announced that they will act...
KIPO to promote the global spread of K-Intellectual Property
February 26, 2025
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), led by Commissioner KIM Wan Ki, releases its IP Education and Training Plan 2025 for international learners with an aim to expand* target audiences and incorporate a way of immersive learning through practicum/discussion sessions and stud...
Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the Design Protection Act to ensure the “True Creator”of the Design
February 14, 2025
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), led by Commissioner KIM Wan Ki, has announced the partial amendments to the Enforcement Rule of the Design Protection Act, effective February 12, 2025. The aim of the amendments is to ensure accurate identification of the true creator in design applica...
KIPO spreads K-Intellectual Property to UAE and Brunei Darussalam
February 03, 2025
The Korean Intellectual Property Office(KIPO), headed by Commissioner KIM Wan Ki, has announced the successful completion of the 'Overseas IP Consulting Project', conducted for the past two years from 2023 to 2024 for intellectual property offices in the United Arab Emirates(UAE) and Brunei ...