While South Korea’s intellectual property (IP) system is broadly aligned with international frameworks, key differences remain—particularly in litigation procedures—which may seem unfamiliar or even unexpected to foreign rights holders. To help foreign businesses and their counsel navigate these challenges, Shin & Kim’s IP Group has prepared this newsletter as a practical and accessible guide to the essential aspects of acquiring and enforcing IP rights in Korea. We hope the insights and analysis shared here will serve as both a useful reference and a strategic resource for managing IP interests in Korea.
I. South Korea’s Intellectual Property Legal Framework
II. Distinctive Features of IP Rights in South Korea
III. Characteristics of IP Litigation in South Korea
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