Applications Open for the “2026 WIPO Global Awards”
January 29, 2026
- A stage for global visibility and exclusive support for IP-driven SMEs and startups -
- Consecutive wins by Korean enterprises, Opportunity for innovative enterprises to apply (Jan. 15–Mar. 31) -
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), led by Minister K...
MOIP Announces 2025 Crackdown Results on Counterfeit Goods Distribution
January 29, 2026
- Criminal charge of 388 suspects, seizure of approximately 143,000 counterfeit items worth KRW 432.6 billion in genuine value. -
The Ministry of Intellectual Property, led by Minister Kim Yong-sun, announced that it has conducted comprehensive enforcement actions against trademark in...
MOIP Launches "Everyone’s Idea" to Fuel "True Growth" through Public Innovation
January 22, 2026
- A nationwide project in full launch to transform public ideas into policy and ventures-
- Grand prize winner awarded up to KRW 100 million; top 10,000 winners awarded KRW 30,000; and follow-on support provided for policy and commercialization -
As the Ministry o...
MOIP Strengthens Cooperation with China to Protect K-Brands!
January 22, 2026
- MOIP signs an MOU with the CNIPA on the occasion of the ROK-China Presidential Summit -
- Expanded cooperation to include advanced technologies utilization, counterfeit goods prevention, and IP commercialization -
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), led by M...
Thought It Was Just a Hobby… MOIP Cracks Down on New “Counterfeit DIY Kit” Crime Scheme
December 08, 2025
-Ring distributing luxury-brand bag/wallet assembly kits busted through a targeted investigation by the Trademark Police Division -
-Over 21,000 pieces of counterfeit fabric, components, and manuals seized; three individuals indicted without detention -
The Ministry of Intellec...
“Global Patent Strategies at a Glance” - 2025 Second-Half PCT Seminar Held
December 08, 2025
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MOIP and WIPO Launch First-Ever IP Finance Training Program
December 03, 2025
-Korea–WIPO online course on IP valuation and finance newly established -
In-depth training on valuation and global IP finance for experts from over 40 countries -
Korean·Japanese·Chinese IP Agencies Join Forces for Intellectual Property Education
December 03, 2025
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ROK and UAE Made New Arrangement Expanding Existing IP Cooperation
November 26, 2025
The Ministry of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Korea (ROK) led by Minister KIM Yong Sun announced that, on November 18, 2025, it exchanged with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MOET) the Arrangement on Amending the Memorandum of Understanding on Reinforced Co...
MOIP Employees Strengthen their AI Utilization Capabilities
November 17, 2025
- AI training for employees held on November 4–5, 2025. -
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) announced that it is conducting a training program to enhance employee capabilities of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) from November 4 to5 at the International I...