Patent PCT International Application â South Korea (KIPO) ð°ð·
KIPO + IP Trial and Appeal Board · First-to-file · K-PPH with Thailand · KIPRIS database · super-fast track 2 months
South Korea (KIPO) operates on a first-to-file basis â recommend filing the Patent PCT International Application before market entry to block trademark squatting and infringement.
800+ Madrid/PCT/Hague matters, covering trademark prosecution, patent drafting, IP&IT Court litigation, and anti-counterfeiting operations.
South Korea (KIPO) IP system: First-to-file · K-PPH with Thailand · KIPRIS database · super-fast track 2 months â 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 Patent PCT International Application â Korean translation â MFA Apostille â KIPO + IP Trial and Appeal Board.
First-action allowance: 87-91%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Map destination IP system
Plan against First-to-file · K-PPH with Thailand · KIPRIS database · super-fast track 2 months.
- 2
Prepare Patent PCT International Application
180-1095 working days at 65,000-185,000 āļāļēāļ + WIPO/ISA fee CHF 1,330+.
- 3
Korean translation
IP-specialist translator + Nice/Locarno classification glossary.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana â 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
MFA Apostille route.
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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 â 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?
65,000-185,000 āļāļēāļ + WIPO/ISA fee CHF 1,330+ + 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).