Region: South Korea

Pursuant to a recent amendment to the UCPA, KIPO now has the authority to impose corrective orders on parties that have committed unfair competitive acts.

20 March 2024

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WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major Asia-Pacific registers. 

22 February 2024

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

02 February 2024

This victory for the LEGO Group will have significant implications for all owners of very famous trademarks. 

26 January 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 our latest round-up, we look at INTA seeking responses for its Gender Indicator Study, a retired rugby player facing a trademark opposition, and much more.

09 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

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WTR uses Fovea IP data to analyse filing trends across major Asia-Pacific registers between 1 May and August 2023. 

01 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