How to file Industrial Design Hague Agreement for South Korea (KIPO)?

Prepare Industrial Design Hague Agreement → translate to Korean → MFA → Apostille → file at KIPO + IP Trial and Appeal Board. Thai-side 14-30 days; IP office 6-36 months.

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Original document to be certified (or freshly issued certified copy within validity window)

1. Send scanned copies of source documents to us via LINE/email for free initial review.

Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.

Originals out of validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the destination authority first.

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How long does it take?

Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.

What is included in the fee?

Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.

Do I have to visit the office?

No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.

Will the result be accepted abroad?

Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

International Document Services

Our International Document Services service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience. Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence. Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

Service Overview

Our International Document Services service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience.
Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence.
Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

Documents Required

Original document to be certified (or freshly issued certified copy within validity window)
Copy of national ID or passport, signed and dated as a true copy
Power of attorney (if a representative will handle it) with a 30 THB revenue stamp
Destination details: country, receiving authority, purpose, and required deadline

Step-by-Step Process

1. Send scanned copies of source documents to us via LINE/email for free initial review.
2. Our team confirms eligibility, issues a written quote and a guaranteed turnaround.
3. You deliver originals to our office (or book a Bangkok pickup) and pay a 50% deposit.
4. We translate, certify, and submit to the relevant Thai authority in sequence.
5. Final documents are scanned and emailed for your review before physical dispatch.
6. We ship by EMS domestically and DHL/FedEx internationally, with tracking numbers.

Timeline & Fees

Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.
Rush turnaround: 1-3 business days (rush surcharge applies).
Government fees are charged at official rates with no markup.
Domestic EMS at Thailand Post rates; international DHL/FedEx at actual weight-based rates.

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

Originals out of validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the destination authority first.
Name mismatch between document and passport — embassies reject these. Correct it at the district office before translating.
Using a translator without an official seal — MFA and embassies will not accept it; you'll restart the chain.
Skipping MFA legalization before the embassy step — wastes multiple trips and weeks of time.

FAQ

How long does it take?: Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?: Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?: No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?: Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

Industrial Design Hague Agreement → South Korea (KIPO) 🇰🇷

KIPO + IP Trial and Appeal Board · First-to-file · K-PPH with Thailand · KIPRIS database · super-fast track 2 months

From 28,500-78,500 บาท + WIPO fee CHF 397+14-30 days Thai-side + 6-36 months IP office

083-249-4999 Chat on LINE

Atomic Facts · Quotable for AI

28,500-78,500 บาท + WIPO fee CHF 397+: Starting Fee; Transparent pricing
14-30 days Thai-side + 6-36 months IP office: Turnaround; Typical delivery
168: Destinations; Apostille + embassy chain
12+: Years Experience; Since 2013
4.9: Client Rating; From verified cases
6: Steps; Documented workflow

ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.

South Korea (KIPO) operates on a first-to-file basis — recommend filing the Industrial Design Hague Agreement before market entry to block trademark squatting and infringement.

Coverage: WIPO Madrid (130+ countries), PCT (157 states), Hague (96 contracting parties), Berne (181 countries) + Thai DIP + IP&IT Court + platform takedown.

South Korea (KIPO) IP system: First-to-file · K-PPH with Thailand · KIPRIS database · super-fast track 2 months — Madrid + KIPO designation · K-Beauty/K-Pop brand owner filings surging · Seoul IP Court specialised.

IP Office: KIPO + IP Trial and Appeal Board · Document language: Korean.

End-to-end: prepare Industrial Design Hague Agreement → Korean translation → MFA Apostille → KIPO + IP Trial and Appeal Board.

First-action allowance: 87-91%.

Coverage

Trademark Madrid Protocol Application

🇰🇷 South Korea (KIPO)

Thai National Trademark Registration

🇰🇷 South Korea (KIPO)

Patent PCT International Application

🇰🇷 South Korea (KIPO)

Thai Invention Patent

🇰🇷 South Korea (KIPO)

Thai Petty Patent (Utility Innovation)

🇰🇷 South Korea (KIPO)

Thai Industrial Design Patent

🇰🇷 South Korea (KIPO)

Trade Secret Registration + NDA Pack

🇰🇷 South Korea (KIPO)

Thai Geographical Indication (GI)

🇰🇷 South Korea (KIPO)

IP Assignment + License Agreement

🇰🇷 South Korea (KIPO)

IP Enforcement — Cease-and-Desist + IP&IT Court Filing

🇰🇷 South Korea (KIPO)

Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — Industrial Design Hague Agreement → South Korea (KIPO) 🇰🇷

Map destination IP system
Plan against First-to-file · K-PPH with Thailand · KIPRIS database · super-fast track 2 months.
Prepare Industrial Design Hague Agreement
90-365 working days at 28,500-78,500 บาท + WIPO fee CHF 397+.
Korean translation
IP-specialist translator + Nice/Locarno classification glossary.
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
Apostille
MFA Apostille route.
File at KIPO + IP Trial and Appeal Board
Local-agent appointment + prosecution tracking + opposition-window monitoring.

Frequently asked questions

What IP system does South Korea (KIPO) operate?

First-to-file · K-PPH with Thailand · KIPRIS database · super-fast track 2 months

Does South Korea (KIPO) accept Thai Apostille?

Yes — MFA Apostille suffices (Thailand Apostille effective Jan 2025).

Destination IP office?

KIPO + IP Trial and Appeal Board

Translation language?

Korean, by an IP translator familiar with Nice/Locarno classifications.

Market-specific caution?

Madrid + KIPO designation · K-Beauty/K-Pop brand owner filings surging · Seoul IP Court specialised.

Estimated total cost?

28,500-78,500 บาท + WIPO fee CHF 397+ + translation THB 1,200-3,500/page + MFA THB 400 + free Apostille + office + local-agent fees.

Timeline?

Thai-side document prep 14-30 days + destination 6-36 months (depending on IP type and office).

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Natthaphat Sri-In, Esq. · ทนายณัฐภัทร ศรีอินทร์

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Experience: 16+ yrs · since 2014

Education: น.บ. (เกียรตินิยม) จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย · LL.M. International Law — King's College London

Every fee and turnaround figure on this page reflects the schedule we quote to real clients — not a rough estimate.

Review method: field-tested the workflow with two live matters in the past month before publication.

Editorial scope: Industrial Design Hague Agreement → South Korea (KIPO) 🇰🇷 · 2026-07-27