KIPO

Message from the Commissioner

Prologue

2020 Highlights

2020 IP Trends

Providing IP Service

• Response to COVID-19: Adjustment of Examination & Trial Services
• New Examination Guides for New Digital Industry Inventions
• Cutting-edge Technology Used for e-Filing and the First Mobile Application for Trademarks
• Improvement of Trademark & Design Examination

Promoting IP Creation and Utilization

• Opening of the Korean Patent Big Data Center
• IP Finance Surpasses KRW 2 Trillion
• Release of Mutual Aid Loans

Strengthening IP Protection

• "Reasonably Expected" Damage Compensation in Effect
• 10th Anniversary of The Special Judicial Police
• Response to IP Infringement and Dispute

Establishing Global IP Cooperation

• Strengthening Cooperation with WIPO
• RCEP Signing Among Nations of the Asia-Pacific Region
• Major IP Offices to Enhance the Role of IP in Tackling Global Challenges
• 10-Year Vision for Trilateral IP Cooperation

KIPO VIsion & Strategy

KIPO Organization Chart

IP Statistics