Counterfeit Sales Ringleader Who Fled to Viet Nam Captured via INTERPOL Red Notice
September 28, 2026
- MOIP Trademark Police arrests ringleader who distributed counterfeits via overseas livestreams.
- 8,000 counterfeit items worth KRW 3.7 billion in genuine-product value seized, domestic accomplices also booked without detention.
The Trademark Police of the Ministry of I...
Boseong Green Tea and Hansan Mosi and More Look for the Registration Mark on GI-Protected Regional Specialties
September 28, 2026
- MOIP launches pilot use of the registration mark for GI collective marks (~Dec. 31).
- Enabling consumers to easily identify registered products and rights holders to effectively promote their products’ registered status.
The names of key Korean regional specialties, su...
Building an Innovation Ecosystem Where Ideas and IP Become Growth Assets!
September 14, 2026
- MOIP Prepares Budget Proposal of 710.6 KRW Billion for 2027 -
▲ (Total Expenditure) KRW 710.6 billion, up KRW 79.8 billion from 2026—the largest annual increase on record
▲ (Key Project Expenditure) Formulated 473.1 KRW billion, an increase of 58.4 KRW billion from the previous...
K-Brand Government Certification System to Tackle Overseas Distribution of Counterfeit Products Targeting Korean Export Companies
September 14, 2026
- Applications open for companies to participate in the K-Brand Government Certification System’ (August 24 – September 11, 2026)
- The Korean Government verifies and promotes authentic K-brands overseas.
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), led...
Launching the “Patent-Strong Startup Development Project” to Support Young Entrepreneurs
August 28, 2026
- MOIP to pursue the “Patent Examination Initiative for Providing an Appropriate Scope of Rights.”
- MOIP to expand applicant consultation in patent examination and introduce a “Registered Patent Satisfaction Survey.”
The Ministry of Intellectual P...
Reshaping the Landscape of Economic Growth Through Intellectual Property!
August 28, 2026
- MOIP’s Policy Briefing Report -
▲ (IP Monetization) Securing overseas patents for outstanding technologies and fostering specialized IP monetization enterprises.
▲ (Protection) Expanding the investigative scope of MOIP’s Tech Police and launching the K-Brand Government Ce...
Spot a Fake K-Brands Overseas? “Snap a Photo and Report it”
August 14, 2026
- The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) launches the “Fake K-Brand Reporting Center” on July 30.
- A quick “Spot, Snap, Report” for public reports to be promptly relayed to rights holders and linked to local enforcement.
- Early warnings of overseas trade...
MOIP Prevents Misrepresentation of Origin Through Intellectual Property Rights Protection for Local Resources
August 03, 2026
- Applications open through July 21 for the “IP Protection Support Program for Local Specialty Resources” -
- One-Stop support to help prevent domestic trademark disputes and overseas trademark bad-faith trademark registrations-
# In 2001, Company A, a Korea...
Exploring Future Growth Strategies for AI, Space, and Bio Through Patent Big Data
August 03, 2026
- MOIP launches patent analysis for 13 projects requested by R&D ministries, covering AI development strategies, convergent space technology development strategies, and blockbuster pharmaceutical market strategies. -
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), led by Minister KI...
Korea’s IP Administration Draws Global Attention at WIPO General Assembly
July 27, 2026
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), headed by Minister Kim Yong Sun, held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), and 14 countries-France, Kazakhstan, ...