It is very important to consider South Korea as one of your targerts for obtaining protection, minly because has a strong manufacturing industry, particularly in the areas of electronics and automobiles. This provides an excellent opportunity for companies looking to manufacture and commercialize their patented inventions. It is also an strategic Location as it is located in the heart of Asia and provides easy access to other important markets in the region, including China and Japan. Beside this, this country posses a highly educated and skilled workforce, particularly in areas such as engineering, technology, and science which can be of opportunity if you are looking to manufacture or license your patent.
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Prepare the patent specifications. We can assist you with this also.
Request a quotation for the patent filing.
Payment of the patent filing service.
Assigned attorney review and prepare the forms.
Patent application filed and reported to you.
Filling timelines
The time limit for the PCT national phase entry in South Korea is 31 months from the earliest date of priority and 12 months for Direct Paris Route application. This term cannot be restored.
The time limit for filing a design is 6 months from the earliest date of priority. This term cannot be restored.
Required documents
Signed POA, assignment and certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Signed POA, assignment and certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination stage
The examination fees must be paid within 3 years from the International filing date for PCT national phases and from the local filing date for direct patent applications.
Request for examination is not necessary for design applications.
Granting
Granting fees must be paid within 3 months from receipt of the Notice of Allowance.
Granting fee must be paid within 3 months from receipt of the Notice of Allowance.
We have more than 20 years of experience filing and handling patent applications in almost every country. With us you will find a centralized and cost-effective filing of your international applications, allowing you to focus on the invention and the business side of your project.
We are an excellent solution for law firms and experience IP attorneys that need assistance with an experienced company for management and prosecution of large portfolios, with a portfolio of more than 2200 patents, we will provide an easy and fast reporting, files and documents up to date and timely next tasks notifications.
In Patentarea we also have plenty of experience providing analityc services like Patentability searchs, freedom to operate analysis, and patent valuation reports.
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A standard patent application process in South Korea can take between 2 and 4 years from the filing date. However, a PPH requested can be filed to potentially allow the applicant to reduce the examination time in more than a half. Contact us for additional information.
No, patents cannot be restored in South Korea.
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