KIPO conducts formality examination and substantive examination of utility model patent applications, but only needs to meet the standards of novelty and practicality, and does not require inventive step.
- Is it possible to apply for a combined appearance for a Korean industrial design application?
- Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in Korea
- What are the requirements for Korean utility model application documents?
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Korea?
- Is Korean Utility Model Application Type Convertible?
- Can the priority right of a Korean invention patent application be restored?
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Korea?
- How long does it take for a Korean invention patent application to be granted?
- Is a Korean invention patent application eligible for DAS?
- How long is the application period for industrial design in Korea?