- Grant fee: The applicant needs to pay the granted fee within 3 months after receiving the notification of the granted decision, and pay the annual fee for the first to third years at the same time.
- Annuity: The annual fee is paid year by year starting from the fourth year from the filing date, and the amount of the annual fee depends on the number of Claim. Annuitys can also be paid. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within the 6-month grace period after the due date, but an 18% penalty must be paid at the same time.
- Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in Korea?
- Novelty Grace Period for Korean Invention Patent Application
- Characteristics of Korean design patent application process
- Is DAS available for Korean industrial design application?
- Is a utility model application in Korea eligible for DAS?
- Is it possible to apply for a combined appearance for a Korean industrial design application?
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Korea?
- Is Korean Utility Model Application Type Convertible?
- What are the requirements for Korean utility model application documents?
- Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in Korea