August 03, 2015
South Korea: Amendments to the Patent Act

Pursuant to the amended Patent Act it is possible to file a divisional application as well as to obtain 12-month grace period at any time prior to the patent being registered. Extended terms have been implemented to facilitate patent prosecution. Said amendments came into effect on July 29, 2015.
You are welcome to get an actual quote and review our brief applicant’s guide for IP protection in South Korea:
- Patent in South Korea
- PCT national phase in South Korea
- Industrial design in South Korea
- Trademark in South Korea
Author: Lynda Miller
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