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- Explanation of Korea Design Authorization and Annual Fee
- Features of Korean Utility Model Patent Application Process
- Is a utility model application in Korea eligible for DAS?
- Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in Korea
- Is Korean industrial design application convertible?
- What are the requirements for Korean utility model application documents?
- Can the priority right of a Korean invention patent application be restored?
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Korea?
- Is DAS available for Korean industrial design application?
- Novelty Grace Period for Korean Invention Patent Application