Organisation: Korean Intellectual Property Office

Among other things, the KIPO SJP may now investigate unauthorised uses of famous trademarks on unrelated products.

02 February 2024

KIPO’s first female commissioner resigns four months before term expiry, citing ambitions to develop the country’s IP industry through “legislative activities”.

19 January 2024

In an interview with WTR, the Korean IP Office confirms that it plans to “lay the groundwork” for brand-backed financing, as it expands Korea's current IP valuation offering.

08 January 2024

The adoption of the consent system will reflect actual trade practices and significantly facilitate the process of obtaining a trademark registration where the parties are willing to co-exist. 

14 December 2023

In a victory for US fruit-breeding company International Fruit Genetics LLC, the IP High Court ruled that the grape brands Sweet Sapphire and Black Sapphire are valid trademarks.

05 December 2023

It is expected that the amendment will protect good-faith prior users from unexpected legal disputes.

25 October 2023

This week’s Saturday opinion considers bills being proposed in South Korea to increase the responsibility and liability of e-commerce platforms in combatting counterfeiting.

12 August 2023

Notably, the time limit to file an application for a related design has been extended from one year to three years of the filing date of the application for the principal design.

16 June 2023

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Foreign filings at the Chinese trademark office have more than doubled since the end of last year, Fovea IP data shows. 

12 June 2023

The adoption of the letter of consent system in Korea would bring substantial relief to trademark owners and practitioners.

24 April 2023