Revisions to the Trade Mark Act Revisions to the Trade Mark Act In 2016, Korea restructured its IP landscape, particularly the Trademark Act. Changes include non-use cancellation, broader evaluation of conflicting marks, and strengthened …READ MORE Indirect infringement from parts assembled overseas Indirect infringement from parts assembled overseas The Korean Supreme Court ruled that exporting parts for final assembly outside the country does not infringe a patent under the Korean Patent Act if the fi…READ MORE Patentable subject matter – what’s new? Patentable subject matter – what’s new? Explore the patent landscape in Korea, where isolated genes, biological materials, and stem cells are patentable. Learn about recent court decisions shaping the count…READ MORE New centralised infringement courts New centralised infringement courts Korea's IP enforcement underwent significant changes in 2016, centralizing jurisdiction in specialized IP district courts. Learn about the implications for patent litigati…READ MORE
