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Amendments to Trademark Laws

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Jan 12, 2024 (Newsletter Issue 1/24)
South Korea
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Expedited Examination of TM Applications More Difficult


Since January 1, 2024, the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) no longer accepts a prior trademark search conducted through a specialty agency designated by KIPO as a basis for expedited examination.

Consequently, it has become more difficult for those who need to promptly secure trademark rights in Korea but encounter difficulty in meeting the other criteria for requesting expedited examination, making it even more essential to carefully plan suitable filing strategies.

For more details click here.

Source: www.ip.kimchang.com