Spot a Fake K-Brands Overseas? “Snap a Photo and Report it”
August 14, 2026
- The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) launches the “Fake K-Brand Reporting Center” on July 30.
- A quick “Spot, Snap, Report” for public reports to be promptly relayed to rights holders and linked to local enforcement.
- Early warnings of overseas trade...
MOIP Prevents Misrepresentation of Origin Through Intellectual Property Rights Protection for Local Resources
August 03, 2026
- Applications open through July 21 for the “IP Protection Support Program for Local Specialty Resources” -
- One-Stop support to help prevent domestic trademark disputes and overseas trademark bad-faith trademark registrations-
# In 2001, Company A, a Korea...
Exploring Future Growth Strategies for AI, Space, and Bio Through Patent Big Data
August 03, 2026
- MOIP launches patent analysis for 13 projects requested by R&D ministries, covering AI development strategies, convergent space technology development strategies, and blockbuster pharmaceutical market strategies. -
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), led by Minister KI...
Korea’s IP Administration Draws Global Attention at WIPO General Assembly
July 27, 2026
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), headed by Minister Kim Yong Sun, held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), and 14 countries-France, Kazakhstan, ...
MOIP Presented an IP-Based Vision for Inclusive Global Growth at the WIPO General Assembly
July 27, 2026
Minister of Intellectual Property (MOIP) KIM Yong Sun attended the 68th World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly, held at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland on July 7.
Delivering the first national statement among WIPO Member States, Minister Kim reaffirm...
“Preventing Leaks of Advanced Technologies such as Semiconductors and AI” Specialized Investigation System Restructured to Prevent Advanced Technology Leaks and Safeguard National Technology Security
July 16, 2026
- New Dedicated Division for Advanced Technology Leakage; Technology Police Force Expanded to 61 Officers -
A specialized investigative division dedicated to preventing the leakage and theft of advanced technologies, including semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), and safeg...
MOIP Launches the ‘Publicity Rights Protection Consultative Body’ with Major Entertainment Agencies
July 16, 2026
- Establishing a Public-Private Cooperation Framework to Address the Unauthorized Use of Artists’ Names and Images and Infringements Involving K-Goods -
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), led by Minister Kim Yong Sun, will hold a ceremony to launch the "Publicity...
MOIP Convened the First Overseas IP Attache Meeting
July 06, 2026
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) of the Republic of Korea, headed by Minister Kim Yong Sun, held the First Overseas IP Attache Meeting on June 22 in a hybrid format, bringing together IP Attaches stationed in the United States, Japan, China, the European Union (EU), and Geneva, as well a...
IP5 Offices Agreed to Strengthen Joint Responses to IP Issues in the AI Era
July 06, 2026
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) of the Republic of Korea, headed by Minister KIM Yong Sun, participated in the IP5 Heads of Office-Industry Meeting and the 19th IP5 Heads of Office Meeting, held in Tokyo, Japan, on June 11–12.
At the IP5 Heads of Office-Industry Mee...
MOIP Held Bilateral Meetings on the Sidelines of the IP5 Heads of Office Meeting
July 06, 2026
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) of the Republic of Korea, headed by Minister KIM Yong Sun, announced that it held a series of bilateral meetings on June 10 with its key cooperation partner offices attending the IP5 Heads of Office Meeting* held in Tokyo, Japan.
* The IP5 ...