Register Your Design in South Korea
Protect your product appearance, packaging, ornament, interface or interior with our industrial design registration service. Choose from a wide selection of local design attorneys, benefit from low flat fees, assured quality, and enjoy online monitoring throughout the process
Protect your product appearance, packaging, ornament, interface or interior with our industrial design registration service. Choose from a wide selection of local design attorneys, benefit from low flat fees, assured quality, and enjoy online monitoring throughout the process
How it works
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Within minutes, create a request with an AI assistant and receive offers from dozens of local IP attorneys
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Review offers, compare them, and select the most suitable option. Complete your transaction securely
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Stay informed on the progress and communicate with your attorney through the platform until the process is complete
Design Patent Registration in South Korea
From $600 + govt fees from $40
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An AI-powered IP assistant that helps you create a detailed assignment within minutes.
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Selection of the most suitable local design attorney based on specific criteria.
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Drafting of a description, preparation of drawings, and filing of the application done by an attorney.
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Online monitoring and reporting on the platform throughout the entire process.
Key Milestones and Services
Why iPNOTE?
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More than 800 IP law firms from 150+ countries, ranking and reviews
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An AI-powered IP assistant that helps create tasks and find relevant attorneys
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Flat fees, secure and fast online payments with guaranteed results
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24/7 access to the registration process and online data storage for all your cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is design registration?
Design registration is a legal process that grants exclusive rights to the creator of a new and original design. It provides protection against unauthorized copying or imitation of the visual appearance of a product. Design registration focuses solely on the aesthetic aspects of a product and is not concerned with its functionality.
What are the design types?
There are several types of design, including ornamental designs (decorative or artistic in nature), product designs (the unique visual appearance or shape of a product), packaging designs (the visual design or appearance of product packaging), graphic designs (related to graphical elements), and user interface designs (the visual layout or graphical user interface (UI) elements of software), etc.
How much does it cost?
The expenses associated with Design registration fluctuate based on the specific country and the scope of services required. Usually an offer for design registration is based on the state filing fee, individual design or a group design, variants of design, priority claim, and registration fee. Our exceptional service ensures utmost transparency, offering you a competitive and predetermined fee for each application within every country.
Should I seek patent protection for my design?
If you possess a unique design that you fear might be replicated or counterfeited, it is advisable to pursue a design patent application. By filing for a design patent, you secure a 15-year period of exclusive rights to utilize the design starting from the date of filing. This protection safeguards your design from unauthorized use or imitation by others.
What are the main design registration stages?
There are 4 main stages – Filing the application, Submission of the application to the Patent Office, Registration of the design, and Maintenance (the term of design is 10-25 years depending on the country).
What is the Hague procedure?
The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs provides a practical business solution for registering up to 100 designs in 96 countries, by filing a single international application. In the same way as with trademarks, you can file applications in other countries within 6 months. The only difference is that you can still register trademarks after this period has expired, but it is no longer possible to register designs in other countries after 6 months have passed.
How to apply for priority?
If you apply for priority (according to the earlier application filed in the country-party to the Paris Convention or the exhibition priority), you are required to submit the certified copies of priority application with translation into the language of the patent office. Priority can be claimed within 6 months from the date of filing of the first application or publication at the international exhibition.
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Design Patent in South Korea
Design registration plays a vital role in protecting intellectual property (IP) and promoting innovation and creativity. In South Korea, designs are governed by the Design Protection Act, which provides a strong legal framework for design registration and enforcement in the country.
Benefits of Design Registration in South Korea:
- Exclusive Rights: Registering a design in South Korea gives the owner exclusive rights to use and prevent others from copying or imitating the design.
- Protection against Infringement: In case of any infringement, the design owner can take legal action against the infringer and seek compensation for damages.
- Market Expansion: With a registered design, businesses can expand their market and reach a wider audience, as well as prevent others from using their design in other countries.
IP Registration Statistics in South Korea:
According to the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), there were 93,746 design applications filed in South Korea in 2019, a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
Key Points and Requirements for Design Registration in South Korea:
- Novelty: To be eligible for design registration, the design must be new and have an individual character.
- Filing Process: The design application must be submitted to the KIPO, along with drawings or photographs of the design and a description of its features.
- Duration: A registered design in South Korea is valid for 15 years from the date of filing and can be renewed for an additional 10 years.
How to Find a Design Attorney in South Korea?
If you want to unlock the full potential of design in South Korea, don't hesitate to register your designs and secure your rights via iPNOTE. We offer a solution to finding a design specialist quickly and affordably. Our platform provides a user-friendly marketplace where you can explore service providers, leave feedback, and get in touch with their representatives. We guarantee at least one proposal within 48 hours, but usually, multiple options are available within a few hours.
iPNOTE protects your interests — you can even change the provider after starting the work and request a refund if the collaboration result does not meet your requirements. Register on iPNOTE and easily delegate the handling of intellectual property matters to professional lawyers.
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