Agency established to contribute to the development of the national economy by performing work such as trade promotion, investment between domestic and foreign companies and support of industrial technology cooperation etc.
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Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) 韓国商標制度
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) has argued that recent trademark disputes involving Pengsu, Bogyeom TV, etc. are not due to legitimate applications by trademark users, but to unfair trade mark preemption that seeks to obtain economic benefits by piggybacking on the trust of others. It decided that the application was for the purpose, and announced that it would further strengthen its trademark examination.
Scotch whisky gains more protection in South Korea
Scotch whisky has gained greater legal protection in South Korea after being granted a certification trademark. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said the move would help prevent the sale of fake products and ensure legal protection in South Korea after Brexit. The trademark will enhance protection currently available under the EU-South Korean free-trade agreement.