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Explore the articles in English. 336 articles and updates ⌕ All Patents AI & Software Overseas Trademarks Designs Trademarks IPLEX News Overseas Designs Overseas Patents Copyright Technology Listing 336 articles Patents 2026.10.02 Korean patent scope proceedings after testing and disposal of a product Case 2025Heo10277 distinguishes identification of the compared invention, acts of production and the continuing interest in a scope determination from the merits of infringement. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.10.01 FiX: fine-grained forgetting in softmax attention Yongduck Kim examines FiX’s feature-wise gates, numerical implementation and paged cache, distinguishing reported gains from unresolved limitations. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.10.01 Saudi trade marks: filing, deadlines and the Madrid route A practical guide to Saudi trade mark prosecution, representation, public-order restrictions, Hijri renewal dates and Madrid accession on 8 October 2026. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.10.01 Design similarity in Korea: a concealed end face can still matter A railing-pipe dispute illustrates the importance of appearances during sale and installation, prior designs and functional features in assessing overall visual impression. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.10.01 TikTok for confectionery: dilution can prevent registration in Korea Korean Patent Court case 2025Heo10379 explains why different goods and later commercial success did not overcome the reputation and distinctiveness of TikTok. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.09.23 Korea’s super-accelerated examination: a first decision in one month Eligibility and practical limits of Korea’s rapid patent, utility-model and trade mark examination tracks, including 2026 expansions and announced next steps. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.10.01 When a dosage clarification changes a patent claim: Korea’s Supreme Court on correction Decision 2023Hu11487 examines whether adding a mass-basis explanation to pharmaceutical claims qualifies as an admissible correction. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.09.30 MHAR: Reading earlier layers through different feature subspaces Yongduck Kim examines Multi-Head Attention Residuals: depth routing, reported training results, implementation costs and the relationship between technical features and effects. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.09.30 Trade mark protection in the UAE: filing routes, timing and practical requirements A guide for Korean applicants to direct UAE filing and Madrid designation, including representation, powers of attorney, examination and opposition. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.09.30 Food-Container Designs: Giving Proper Weight to Features Already Known Korean Supreme Court decision 2024후11026 assesses design scope through prior designs and the overall impression of the remaining features. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.09.30 Can Fear of a Trade Mark Dispute Justify Non-Use? Korean Supreme Court decision 2024후10504 separates an intention to launch from actual use and objective obstacles beyond the owner’s control. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.09.30 The Same Cleaning Function Does Not Necessarily Establish Patent Equivalence Korean Supreme Court decision 2023후11340 examines functional claim language, prosecution history and different cleaning principles. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.09.29 Hairband Design Validity: Explaining the Visual Effect of the Differences Korean Patent Court decision 2025허10530 distinguishes routine changes from features requiring a meaningful design contribution. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.09.29 An App Name: A Mark for Software or for the Service It Delivers? The 010PAY decision, 2025허10405, considers actual transactions, revenue and the proper subject of Korean trade mark scope proceedings. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.09.29 The Same Prior Art, a Different Rejection: The Applicant’s Opportunity to Respond Korean Patent Court decision 2025허10293 addresses a changed feature mapping and the procedural right to submit arguments and amendments. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.09.28 Model Numbers on Compatible Refills: When Is a Sign Used as a Trade Mark? Korean Patent Court decision 2025허10434 examines the role of ‘250 SERIES’ in its packaging and market context. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.09.29 Trademark Filing in Brazil: Portuguese Specifications, Examination and Registration A practical guide to Brazilian trademark applications, including Portuguese wording, opposition deadlines, prior use, non-use cancellation and renewal. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.09.28 Column: Claude Computer Use and the Data That Trains AI Agents Writing for AI Times, IPLEX Managing Partner Yongduck Kim examines the training data behind computer-operating AI agents through U.S. Patent No. 12,585,862. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.09.22 Trademark Filing in Mexico: Timelines, Consent Agreements and Declarations of Use Understand Mexican trademark filing, timelines, consent agreements, opposition, third-anniversary declarations of use and renewals. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.09.21 Trademark Filing in India: From Application to Registration Explore trademark filing in India, prior-user protection, series marks, hearings, the four-month opposition period and coordination with local counsel. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.09.18 IP Strategy Begins with Understanding Technology: An IPLEX Interview Explore how IPLEX combines AI and software expertise with a practical understanding of business strategy. The interview discusses education for founders, mentoring and communication with clients. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.09.17 Australian Trademark Filing and Registration: Procedure, Timing and TM Headstart A guide for businesses protecting their brands in Australia, covering application, examination and registration, as well as the TM Headstart preliminary assessment service. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.09.17 AI Patents: What Can Be Protected and How to Prepare This guide explains the issues to consider and the materials to prepare when seeking patent protection for AI technology. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.09.17 Non-Use Trademark Cancellation: Responses Illustrated by Cases An overview of non-use cancellation proceedings, with a focus on evidence of trademark use and strategies for responding. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.09.16 Filing with a Provisional Specification: Preparing to Protect an Idea This article explains how filing with a provisional specification can support businesses developing technology while preparing patent applications. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.09.15 Column: Google’s Computer Vision Reinforcement Learning Patent — Learning Rewards, Not Just Answers AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on artificial intelligence patents. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.09.14 A Guide for Companies Selected for the 2026 Overseas Online Platform Entry Support Program A guide to the process and use of export vouchers for companies selected for the 2026 Overseas Online Platform Entry Support Program. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.09.11 Patent Expertise Grounded in AI and Software Technology We advise on applications and patent strategy for AI, generative AI and LLMs, machine learning, deep learning and software. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.09.11 Canadian Trademark Applications: Filing, Registration, Timing and Key Considerations For businesses entering North America, trademark protection in Canada deserves separate consideration. Although some features resemble Korean practice, filing and registration procedures, descriptions of goods and services, use requirements and non-use cancellation rules differ. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.09.11 Why Trademark Applications Are Refused and How to Respond A trademark application must meet the requirements for registration. One of the first issues to assess is whether the mark is distinctive. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.09.08 TROLL Paper Analysis: Token-Level Trust Regions for More Stable LLM Reinforcement Learning Beyond PPO Clipping Reward-based reinforcement learning is increasingly used to improve the reasoning capabilities of large language models. PPO-style policy optimization is a common approach. Methods such as GRPO, Dr.GRPO, GSPO and REINFORCE++ modify advantage estimation or normalization while seeking to avoid excessive policy changes in a single update... ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.09.08 Russian Trademark Applications: Procedure, Registration and Key Rules Businesses planning to export to Russia or operate there should consider trademark protection before entering the market. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.09.07 Partial Examination of Designs: A Route to Faster Protection Design shapes a product's first impression and influences purchasing decisions. In fast-moving sectors such as fashion and household goods, obtaining protection promptly can be particularly important. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.09.03 Understanding the Paper “Agentic Reasoning for Large Language Models” The term AI agent is used widely, but its meaning varies. It may describe a chatbot with search capabilities or a system that plans tasks and operates external tools. Recent research explores these distinctions... ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.09.03 Philippine Trademark Applications: Registration and Declarations of Actual Use The Philippines is an important market for businesses expanding into Southeast Asia. Local trademark protection should be considered before offering goods or services or building a brand there. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.09.03 Transferring Patent, Trademark and Design Rights Patent assignments and other IP transfers frequently arise in technology transactions, startup investments and mergers and acquisitions. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.09.01 Why Do LLMs Lose Track as Conversations Get Longer? Conversational AI can lose track of requirements as a discussion grows longer. A model may repeat a corrected mistake or continue relying on an earlier assumption even though the conversation remains in its context... ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.09.01 Column: Google’s Generative AI Reasoning Patent — Teaching the Process of Thinking AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on generative AI patents. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.08.26 AgentGym-RL Paper Analysis: Training Long-Horizon AI Agents with Multi-Turn Reinforcement Learning An AI agent asked to navigate a website, find information and recover from a failed action faces a different task from simply answering a question. It must coordinate a sequence of actions, observations and decisions, including correcting errors along the way... ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.08.26 Singapore Trademark Guide: Filing, Registration, Renewal and Rights Management Trademark rights are territorial. Businesses entering new markets should consider local protection for the names and logos used for their products and services. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2026.08.20 AI Paper Analysis: In-Place Test-Time Training Most large language models are deployed with fixed weights after training. Even when a user supplies a long document, the model processes its tokens within the attention mechanism and context window without directly adapting its weights to that document. In-Place Test-Time Training explores an alternative... ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.08.19 Trademark Coexistence Consent: Can a Similar Mark Be Registered? A clearance search may reveal an existing registration that is identical or similar to the mark you intend to use. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.08.14 Thailand Trademark Applications: Filing, Registration, Renewal and Management As more Korean businesses expand into Southeast Asia, including Thailand, many are seeking local trademark protection before entering the market. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.08.14 What Is a PCT Application? International Patent Filing and Overseas Strategy Businesses expanding internationally need to decide when and how to file patent applications abroad. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.08.12 Indonesia Trademark Guide: Filing Procedure and Shorter Examination Periods in 2026 Indonesia is one of Southeast Asia's largest consumer markets and an important destination for Korean businesses. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.08.12 Protecting Mobile App UI, UX and Icons through Design Rights UI and UX help distinguish mobile apps and web services. Screen layouts, icons and graphics can be valuable design assets developed through substantial investment. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.08.11 Malaysia Trademark Guide: Procedure, Timing, Costs and Key Considerations Brand protection is increasingly important as Korean businesses expand into Southeast Asia. Interest in Korean brands in Malaysia has grown alongside K-content, K-beauty and K-food. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.08.11 Claiming an Earlier Filing Date Abroad: Priority under the Paris Convention For businesses taking a brand overseas, the timing of foreign trademark applications after the initial Korean filing is an important strategic decision. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.08.10 Vietnam Trademark Guide: Filing Procedure and Practical Considerations Vietnam is a major market for Korean businesses. Expansion in cosmetics, food, clothing, household goods and manufacturing makes local trademark protection increasingly important. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.08.07 When Is a Divisional Patent Application Useful? Concepts and Strategy A single application may contain several inventions. Divisional applications allow an applicant to separate those inventions and pursue patent protection for them individually. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.08.06 UK Trademark Registration after Brexit: Procedure and Key Considerations Any business preparing to enter the UK market should consider its trademark protection strategy separately. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.08.05 Secret Designs: Protecting a New Product before Public Disclosure Disclosure before launch can expose a carefully developed design to imitation and reveal product-launch or marketing plans. Managing when a design becomes public is therefore an important business consideration. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2026.08.03 Column: C3.ai Patents and the Future of Enterprise AI Agents AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on generative AI patents. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.08.03 EU Trademark Guide: EUTMs, Registration, Costs and Key Considerations The European Union is one of the world's largest single markets, with growing trade links to Korea. Korean businesses are expanding across automotive, electronics, chemicals and machinery, as well as cosmetics, food, fashion and IT services. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.07.31 Trademark Opposition: Filing Periods, Procedure and Responses What can you do if a similar trademark has been published for opposition after you have already built your brand? ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2026.07.29 Ideas Become Business Assets When They Become Rights Startup IP work must align protection before disclosure, payment within the project's funding period and the documentation needed for expense reconciliation. At IPLEX, Managing Partner Yongduck Kim analyzes a startup's technology, brand and product appearance to guide patent, trademark and design applications... ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.07.28 US Trademark Guide: Registration, Use Requirements and Maintenance The United States is a major consumer market where brand protection is essential. Unlike Korea, US practice places particular importance on first use and use in commerce, so filing or registration alone does not resolve every question of ownership or protection. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.07.27 Accelerated Patent Examination: Eligibility and Timing One of the most common questions we receive after filing a patent application is “When will it be registered?” ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.07.24 Japanese Trademark Applications: Procedure and Key Considerations Japan is a key overseas market for Korean businesses, including those working in food, beauty, content and IT services. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.07.22 Can a Disclosed Design Still Be Registered? The Novelty Grace Period When developing a product, businesses often share it on social media, display it at an exhibition or test demand through crowdfunding before launch. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.07.20 Column: Google’s Self-Refine Patent — AI That Reviews and Revises Its Answers AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on generative AI patents. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.07.15 Chinese Trademark Applications: Key Differences from Korean Practice China is a major consumer market for Korean businesses. Protecting a brand there requires attention to trademark rights as well as the quality of the products or services. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.07.14 Madrid International Trademark Applications: Benefits and Key Considerations A Korean trademark registration does not provide protection in every country. Businesses expanding internationally need to consider the procedures for securing rights in their target markets. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.07.09 Protecting Trademarks Abroad: Lessons from the Melona Case in Kazakhstan As digital distribution expands, Korean brands can attract customers in countries beyond their original target markets. This makes international trademark planning increasingly important. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.07.08 Accelerated Trademark Examination: Grounds and Supporting Evidence A trademark is a sign, such as a word, symbol or shape, used to distinguish one business's goods from those of others. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.07.07 Missed Patent Annuities: Expiration and Restoration of Rights Obtaining a patent is not the end of the process: businesses and inventors also need to maintain it. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.07.07 Column: Qualcomm’s Generative AI Patent and the Future of Image Outpainting AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on AI patents. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.07.06 US and Korean Trademark Practice: Similarity Analysis under the DuPont Factors International trademark protection is an important part of business strategy for Korean companies expanding abroad. The US market is particularly significant for global brand planning. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2026.06.29 Yongduck Kim Delivers an OASIS IP Lecture for Foreign Entrepreneurs IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim delivered an IP lecture for international entrepreneurs through the OASIS program. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.06.26 Article 10 of China’s Trademark Law: Absolute Grounds for Refusal Businesses entering or exporting to China should plan for local trademark protection. Although the system has similarities to Korean practice, important procedural differences require attention. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.06.25 Designs for Sets of Articles: A Protection Strategy Businesses increasingly sell coordinated sets of products rather than individual items alone. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.06.24 Missed Trademark Renewal Deadlines: Risks and Available Responses Trademark registration is not permanent without renewal. Missing a renewal deadline can put brand protection at risk. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.06.24 Column: Google’s AI Patent for Personalized Landing Pages AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on AI patents. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.06.23 Responding to a Patent Warning Letter: Considering Invalidation Proceedings A competitor's patent may complicate a product launch, or a business may receive an unexpected infringement warning. Understanding the available responses is essential. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.06.22 Philippine Trademark Filing: Documents, Timing and Actual-Use Declarations The Philippines is a growing Southeast Asian market with an increasing Korean business presence. Companies planning to offer goods or services there should consider local trademark protection. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.06.19 Design Rights Transfers: Procedure and Essential Checks As product appearance becomes an increasingly important source of competitive advantage alongside function, design rights play a growing role in business strategy. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.06.18 Trademark Transfers: Procedure and Essential Checks A brand is not just a name or logo; it is an important asset that builds consumer trust and a company's market competitiveness. ↗ Read article Overseas Designs 2026.06.17 The Hague System for International Design Protection Product design contributes to competitiveness and brand value. A Korean registration may not provide sufficient protection against similar products abroad, where protection systems and examination standards differ... ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.06.16 UK Trademark Guide: Filing, Registration and Opposition Trademark protection is a fundamental part of IP planning for businesses entering overseas markets. ↗ Read article Overseas Patents 2026.06.15 Three Key Considerations for Patent Applications in China Patent filing in China has similarities to Korean practice but important practical differences. Early decisions include the type of protection to seek, consistency in applicant names and claim drafting for computer-implemented inventions. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.06.12 Partial Designs: Protecting a Product’s Distinctive Features A distinctive part of a product can attract consumers' attention and make a brand recognizable more strongly than the product's overall appearance. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.06.11 Recurring Trademark Disputes: Five Risks Businesses Often Miss Trademark disputes affect startups, small businesses and independent brands as well as major companies. Even a single dispute can have serious commercial consequences. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.06.10 Patent Transfers: Procedure and Essential Checks Because patents are closely tied to a company's technological advantage, transfers of patent rights often arise during its operations. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.06.08 Yongduck Kim Analyzes the Technical and Legal Implications of Meta’s AI Avatar Patent IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim analyzes Meta's patent relating to user AI avatars. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.06.08 A Guide to European Trademark Applications A trademark conveys a business's identity, reputation and brand value. Securing protection is an important consideration in an increasingly competitive global market. ↗ Read article Overseas Patents 2026.06.04 PCT International Applications: Procedure, Benefits and Strategy Technology can be a major asset for businesses entering international markets. Without appropriate protection, it may be exposed to imitation or disputes abroad. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.05.29 Overseas Trademark Filing as a Market-Entry Strategy International IP planning includes trademarks as well as patents. A company's name and brand are often among the first assets to protect, and businesses preparing to expand abroad increasingly seek advice on trademark filing. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.05.28 Why One Patent May Not Be Enough: Patent Portfolio Strategy Developing new technology often prompts a patent application. But does a single patent provide the protection the business needs? ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2026.05.27 Yongduck Kim Completes KIPA Training on Employee Invention Systems IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim completed the Korea Invention Promotion Association's specialist training on employee invention systems. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.05.26 Column: Physical AI Patents — Decision-Making Technology in OSARO Logistics Robots AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on AI patents. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.05.22 Russian Trademark Applications: Questions and Answers Russia is a key member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and a strategic trading hub connecting Europe and Asia. In recent years, Russian consumers have increased their brand awareness and loyalty in various industries such as energy, chemical, food, fashion and IT. ↗ Read article Overseas Patents 2026.05.21 Vietnam Patent Guide: Procedure, Costs and the PPH Vietnam's expanding manufacturing and IT sectors are attracting patent applications from overseas companies and research institutions. Growing interest from Korea, Japan, the US and Europe reflects its increasing role in global supply chains. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.05.20 Partial Trademark Refusals and Divisional Applications Korea introduced partial refusal of trademark applications on February 4, 2023. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.05.18 Why Good Technology May Not Be Patentable: Three Pre-Filing Questions Many businesses file patent applications for new technology, but grant rates may be lower than they expect. Technical merit alone does not establish patentability. ↗ Read article Overseas Designs 2026.05.12 EU Design Applications: The System and Practical Considerations A product's appearance often creates the first impression in a new market. Because design influences brand identity and purchasing decisions, businesses need to consider how to protect it. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.05.12 Column: SAP’s Patent for Distinguishing Human and AI Conversations AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on AI patents. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2026.05.11 VJP visit: European patent practice Thorsten Volkmann, Christian Isaila and Youngjin Shin visited IPLEX to discuss European patent procedures and international IP practice. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.05.08 A Guide to Hong Kong Trademark Applications Trademark protection is an early consideration in international expansion. As a financial and trading hub connecting mainland China with global markets, Hong Kong has particular strategic importance for many businesses. ↗ Read article Overseas Patents 2026.04.30 European Patent Applications: Procedure and Practical Questions A European patent application offers a centralized route to seek protection in several countries. It is an important option for businesses and individual inventors seeking to protect their R&D across Europe. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.04.29 Recurring Design Disputes: Infringement Criteria Illustrated by Cases Design disputes affect businesses of all sizes, not only large companies and well-known brands. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.04.28 Adding Goods to a Trademark: Supplementary Registration Applications Businesses often add products after registering a trademark. Does protection for those new goods require a further application? ↗ Read article Patents 2026.04.27 From Patent Application to Registration: The Procedure Filing alone does not establish a patent right. The process involves application, examination and registration. ↗ Read article Overseas Designs 2026.04.24 Japanese Design Applications: Scope of Protection and Drawings Japan has a well-developed design protection system. Korean businesses and designers should consider the requirements for filing with the Japan Patent Office (JPO). ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.04.23 Japanese Trademark Applications: Names, Addresses, Goods and Distinctiveness Businesses entering Japan should consider trademark protection early. Although the system resembles Korean practice, procedures and examination standards differ in important respects. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.04.22 Why Register a Product Design? Businesses may focus on product functionality and production while overlooking protection for one of their most visible assets: design. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.04.21 Opening a Route to Market through Non-Use Trademark Cancellation What if an unused trademark registration prevents you from registering your own mark? ↗ Read article Patents 2026.04.20 Do Solo Founders Need Patents? Practical Considerations Solo founders and small-business owners often ask whether patent protection is necessary. ↗ Read article Overseas Designs 2026.04.17 US Design Patent Applications: Questions and Answers The United States is a major, highly competitive consumer market where new products can quickly attract imitations. In sectors such as fashion, appliances, furnishings, household goods and IT accessories, securing design protection early can be commercially important. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.04.17 Column: AI Patent Strategy — Turning Technology into Rights Today Newspaper has published IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim's column on AI patents. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.04.16 A Guide to US Trademark Applications The US is a major consumer market with intense competition between brands. Korean businesses entering the market should plan their trademark protection early. ↗ Read article Overseas Patents 2026.04.15 US Patent Applications: Practical Filing Tips Businesses often consider US patent protection after filing in Korea. US law follows a first-inventor-to-file system, making filing dates and disclosure history important when planning an application. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.04.14 Related Designs: Extending Protection around a Principal Design Product designs can be copied quickly. Subtle differences in shape and pattern also make legal assessments of similarity challenging. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.04.14 Column: Generative AI Patents and Research Innovation with EXAONE Discovery AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on AI patents. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2026.04.13 Yongduck Kim Joins the Gyeonggi Technopark Expert Roster Yongduck Kim has joined Gyeonggi Technopark's expert roster for management and business support. He will advise SMEs and founders on IP through the Gyeonggi Intellectual Property Center. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.04.07 Accelerated Trademark Examination: A Faster Route to Registration More businesses are recognizing the importance of trademarks and incorporating them into their commercial planning. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.04.06 Considering Utility Models When Patent Protection Feels Burdensome An inventive idea may prompt the question, "Could this be patented?" Complex documentation, examination time and cost can nevertheless make the process seem daunting. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.04.03 Secret Designs as a Pre-Launch Protection Strategy Design protection is particularly sensitive to trends and timing. Designs can be copied quickly, with multiple similar products appearing during a short commercial season. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.04.02 Trademark Distinctiveness Refusals under Article 33(1) Have you received a notice of reasons for refusal after applying to register your trademark? ↗ Read article Patents 2026.04.01 After an Unsuccessful Patent Appeal: Separate Applications Changes to Korea's Patent Act seek to protect applicants' rights and improve opportunities to obtain patents. The separate application procedure introduced in 2022 is one such measure. How does it differ from a divisional application? ↗ Read article Designs 2026.03.31 Faster Product Design Protection through Partial Examination As functional differences between products narrow, design becomes more important. Delays in registration can make it difficult to align protection with a product launch. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.03.31 Column: Detecting Audio Transitions — Patents and the Future of Streaming AI AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on AI patents. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.03.27 Understanding Trademark Opposition As a brand enters the market, a similar trademark application by another business can create a conflict. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2026.03.25 Hengbo IP visit: Chinese trademark practice Shawn Fan, founder of Hengbo IP Law Firm, visited IPLEX and shared insights into the Chinese trademark system and recent practice. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.03.23 When Will a Filed Patent Be Granted? Accelerated Examination Patent examination and registration commonly take one to two years. In rapidly developing fields, delays can give competitors an advantage or cause businesses to miss commercial opportunities. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.03.18 Patent Practice: Examination Requests and Filing Strategy Have you wondered why a patent application has not progressed after filing? ↗ Read article Designs 2026.03.18 Understanding Exclusive Design Licenses Design rights protect a product's appearance. A rights holder may use the design itself or authorize another business to use it through a license. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.03.17 Understanding Exclusive Trademark Licenses A brand represents a company's reputation and identity. Trademark licensing can help businesses expand or structure commercial collaborations. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.03.17 Column: Microsoft’s Multimodal Response Patent and the Future of Conversational AI Assistants AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on AI patents. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.03.16 Exclusive Patent Licenses: A Practical Guide Commercializing technology may require exclusive use of a patented invention in a market, rather than permission to use it alongside others. An exclusive patent license is an important option in that situation. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.03.13 Malaysia Trademark Refusal: Distinctiveness Issues in the OCEANHERB Cosmetics Case A Malaysian trademark application may encounter a refusal during examination. For cosmetics, health foods and beauty products, wording that describes natural ingredients can raise distinctiveness issues. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2026.03.12 Column: Sony’s “AI Gamer Podcast” Patent and the Future of Gaming Platforms AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on AI patents. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.03.12 Does an Idea Alone Receive Protection? Five Common IP Misconceptions IP consultations often reveal uncertainty among business owners about their rights, sometimes compounded by inaccurate information online. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.03.11 Transferring Patent, Trademark and Design Rights during Corporate Liquidation When a company dissolves and enters liquidation, its patents, trademarks and designs are assets that must be addressed. Transfers by a company in liquidation, acting as assignor, involve additional requirements and practical considerations. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.03.10 Non-Exclusive Design Licenses: A Practical Guide As product competitiveness moves beyond technology to aesthetic value, design has now become a key business asset that influences the product's first impression, consumer choice, and brand image. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.03.10 Non-Exclusive Trademark Licenses: A Practical Guide A growing business may license its brand to others or seek permission to use another company's brand. Trademark licensing provides the framework for these arrangements. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2026.03.02 Beijing SUNHOPE visit: Korea–China IP cooperation Patent attorneys from Beijing SUNHOPE Intellectual Property Ltd. in China visited the IPLEX office in Seoul. ↗ Read article Patents 2026.02.25 A Guide to Non-Exclusive Patent Licenses How a patent is used matters as much as obtaining it. A non-exclusive license may be relevant when a rights holder cannot manufacture a product itself or a business wishes to use another party's technology lawfully. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2026.02.04 Visit by the founder of KHURANA & KHURANA Tarun Khurana, founder of KHURANA & KHURANA, visited IPLEX. ↗ Read article Copyright 2026.01.27 Patents, Trademarks, Designs and Copyright: Key Differences Patents, trademarks, designs and copyright are all forms of intellectual property, but they protect different subject matter. Understanding those differences is essential when deciding how to protect a business's assets. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.01.16 Madrid Trademark Applications, Export Vouchers and IPLEX Businesses entering international markets need to plan brand protection. Delays in securing trademark rights can expose even competitive products and services to counterfeiting, imitation and unauthorized use, particularly as online sales and cross-border distribution expand. ↗ Read article Overseas Patents 2026.01.14 Overseas Patent Registration through Export Voucher Support The aim is to develop a practical international patent strategy that reflects the company's commercial direction and target markets, alongside handling the applications. ↗ Read article Overseas Designs 2026.01.14 The Hague System: Seeking Design Protection across Borders A strong product alone does not ensure success abroad. International expansion requires attention to two key forms of preparation. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2026.01.12 Export Voucher IP Services: Questions and Answers IPLEX is an intellectual property law firm. ↗ Read article Overseas Patents 2026.01.12 Japan: Reductions in Patent Examination and Annuity Fees Clients discussing patent costs often ask the same questions. ↗ Read article Overseas Trademarks 2026.01.09 A Guide to Canadian Trademark Applications Businesses filing in Canada may assume its trademark rules match US practice. An important distinction is that Canada does not require proof of use at the application stage in the same way as the US system. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2026.01.09 Applying for IPLEX Services through the Export Voucher Program To use IP services through the export voucher program, first discuss the scope of the proposed work and estimated costs with our team. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.12.31 Genetic Algorithms and AI Patent Strategy: Lessons from Industrial Applications Genetic algorithms are established methods in AI and optimization. Inspired by evolution, they generate a population of candidate solutions and progressively improve it through selection, crossover and mutation. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.12.30 Column: A USPTO Director’s First Signature — Design and Disclosure in AI and Blockchain Patents AI Times has published Yongduck Kim's column on the message conveyed by a US Patent Office director's first official patent signature, examining how the design and description of AI technology affect patent protection. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.12.16 Column Published: Agentic AI Patent Analysis Yongduck Kim's AI Times column examines Regie.ai's patents and the next stage of competition in enterprise AI. It focuses on the inventions defined in the patent documents, rather than the technology's marketing label alone. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.12.08 Yongduck Kim Mentors and Evaluates Teams in Korea University’s 2025 International STEM Student Startup Program IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim served as a mentor and demo-day evaluator in Korea University's 2025 international student entrepreneurship program. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.12.03 AI Times Publishes Yongduck Kim’s Column on Swarm AI Technology AI Times has published Yongduck Kim's column on core technologies in swarm AI and the implications of Palladyne AI's US patent. ↗ Read article Designs 2025.11.14 Patent Court Finds Earphone-Case Design Based on Travel Luggage Lacks Creativity The Patent Court held that registered earphone-case designs incorporating design elements of travel luggage were invalid for lack of creativity (2024 Heo 14780 and 2024 Heo 14803). The decisions discuss similarity, ease of creation and standards in fields where designs are commonly adapted between products… ↗ Read article Trademarks 2025.11.14 Explaining the LG Electronics WashTower Trademark Decision Combining a washing machine and dryer in a single tower can help households use space more efficiently. LG Electronics’ WashTower illustrates this approach and raises questions about trademark protection for the product name. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.11.09 Chofn IP Firm visit: Chinese IP practice Representatives of Chofn IP Firm visited IPLEX and exchanged views on the Chinese intellectual property system and practice. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.10.23 CREO Law & IP visit: Japanese patent practice Representatives of CREO Law & IP LPC visited IPLEX to share experience of the Japanese patent system. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.10.13 Leaders Magazine Interviews Author Yongduck Kim As AI reshapes industries, patents are becoming strategic business assets as well as a means of protecting technology. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.10.12 Column: US AI Patent Eligibility and International Challenges AI Times has published Yongduck Kim's article on US patent eligibility for AI inventions and international challenges. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.09.25 Visit by Mei Tsang of Umberg Zipser Mei Tsang, a partner at Umberg Zipser LLP, visited IPLEX to exchange views on global IP trends and potential cooperation. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.09.12 New Book: Resolving Coupang Patent, Trademark and Design Disputes Yongduck Kim’s new book, The Coupang Patent, Trademark and Design Dispute Handbook, has been published. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.08.27 Patent Analysis Column Published in AI Times AI Times has published Yongduck Kim's analysis of patent technology addressing limitations in collaborative medical-video review. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.08.13 DeepSeek Patent Analysis Column Published in AI Times AI Times has published Yongduck Kim's analysis of DeepSeek's approach to improving LLM training efficiency. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.07.24 AI Patent Analysis Column Published in Electronic Times Electronic Times has published Yongduck Kim's analysis of Balancehero's patents and the role of AI patent protection in international fintech expansion. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.07.23 AI Times Column: Part 16 AI Times has published Yongduck Kim's patent analysis of OpenAI's graphical user interface interaction and automation technology. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.07.07 AI Times Column: Part 15 AI Times has published Yongduck Kim's patent analysis of OpenAI's technology for handling long-running operations. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.06.27 AI Times Column: Part 14 AI Times has published Yongduck Kim's patent analysis of OpenAI's technology for performing automated tasks using video. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.06.20 AI Times Column: Part 13 AI Times has published Yongduck Kim's patent analysis of OpenAI's adaptive user interface and response-generation technology. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.06.10 AI Times Column: Part 12 AI Times has published Yongduck Kim's patent analysis of OpenAI's multimodal interaction interface. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.05.22 New Book: OpenAI’s Patent Strategy and the Global AI Patent Race OpenAI’s Patent Strategy and the Global AI Patent Race, a new book by Yongduck Kim, has been published. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.05.20 AI Times Column: Part 11 AI Times has published Yongduck Kim's analysis of OpenAI's patent on invoking external APIs through natural-language instructions. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.05.09 OpenAI Patent Analysis by an AI Patent Attorney Published in AI Times AI Times published the tenth installment of Yongduck Kim’s OpenAI patent analysis series, on redrawing images using text instructions. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.04.24 OpenAI Patent Analysis Column by an AI Patent Attorney AI Times has published the ninth article in Yongduck Kim's OpenAI patent analysis series, examining technology for explaining code in natural language. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.04.18 Yongduck Kim Completes Expert Training on Employee Inventions IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim completed specialist training with the Korea Invention Promotion Association. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.04.15 OpenAI Patent Analysis 8: AI That Reads and Explains Code AI Times has published the eighth article in Yongduck Kim's patent analysis series. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.04.04 Appointment as an Innovative Finance Expert at Fintech Center Korea Patent attorney Yongduck Kim has been appointed as an innovative finance expert by Fintech Center Korea. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.04.01 OpenAI Patent Analysis 7: Operating User Interfaces in a Human-Like Way AI Times has published the seventh article in Yongduck Kim's patent analysis series. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.03.20 OpenAI Patent Analysis 6: The Whisper Speech-Recognition Model AI Times has published the sixth article in Yongduck Kim's patent analysis series. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.03.11 OpenAI Patent Analysis 5: Patents Related to DALL·E AI Times has published the fifth article in Yongduck Kim's patent analysis series. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.02.28 OpenAI Patent Analysis by an AI Patent Attorney: Part 4 AI Times has published the fourth article in Yongduck Kim's patent analysis series. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.02.21 OpenAI Patent Analysis by an AI Patent Attorney: Part 3 AI Times has published the third article in Yongduck Kim's patent analysis series. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.02.17 OpenAI Patent Analysis by an AI Patent Attorney: Part 2 AI Times has published the second article in Yongduck Kim's patent analysis series. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2025.02.12 OpenAI Patent Analysis by an AI Patent Attorney: Part 1 AI Times has published the first article in IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim's OpenAI patent analysis series. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2025.01.31 New Book: A Comprehensive Guide to IP Rights Transfers IPLEX announces the publication of The IP Transfer Handbook by Yongduck Kim. ↗ Read article Copyright 2025.01.17 Understanding Intellectual Property: Copyright, Patents, Designs and Trademarks Intellectual property rights protect the work of creators and inventors and encourage further innovation. Understanding those rights helps individuals and businesses protect the value of their creations. ↗ Read article Copyright 2025.01.16 Copyright Registration: The Application Procedure Copyright arises when a qualifying work is created. Registration can help establish evidence of rights and support secure transactions. Although registration is not required for copyright to arise, it can provide a clearer basis for asserting those rights in a dispute. ↗ Read article Copyright 2025.01.15 Documenting Employee-Created Works: Protecting Corporate Copyright Documentation confirming a work's creation in the course of employment can be important to its legal protection and commercial use. ↗ Read article Copyright 2025.01.14 Character Copyright Registration: Legal Protection and Commercial Use Characters can be central to a brand’s identity, storytelling and fan community. Across games, animation, film and publishing, they are valuable commercial assets. ↗ Read article Copyright 2025.01.13 Why Register Copyright in Korea? Copyright arises automatically when a qualifying work is created. Korean law does not require registration for protection to arise, but registration can help rights holders protect their works and assert their rights. ↗ Read article Copyright 2025.01.10 US Copyright Registration for Literary Works This article explains the information needed to apply to register a literary work with the US Copyright Office. ↗ Read article Designs 2025.01.10 Design Rights Transfers from A to Z A transfer of a registered design right must be recorded to take effect. This guide explains the procedure, required documents and costs. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2025.01.09 Trademark Transfers from A to Z A transfer of a registered trademark right must be recorded to take effect. This guide covers the procedure, required documents and costs. ↗ Read article Copyright 2025.01.09 Understanding US Copyright Infringement Requirements This article considers how the relevant requirements are established in litigation and disputes, and how evidence should be collected and presented. It introduces provisions including 17 U.S.C. §§102, 106 and 501 and relevant cases to explain practical approaches to copyright protection… ↗ Read article Patents 2025.01.08 Patent Transfers from A to Z A patent assignment must be recorded to complete the transfer of the right. This guide explains the procedure, required documents and costs. ↗ Read article Copyright 2025.01.08 How Long Does US Copyright Registration Take? The U.S. Copyright Office publishes a variety of guidelines and statistics to ensure that copyright registration goes smoothly. This article is based on the Registration Processing Times data published by the U.S. Copyright Office. ↗ Read article Copyright 2025.01.07 US Copyright Registration Strategies for Different Types of Works Audiovisual Works and Motion Pictures ↗ Read article Copyright 2025.01.06 Why US Copyright Registration Matters Copyright protects creative work and supports compensation for its use. What role does registration play? ↗ Read article Technology Listing 2025.01.02 Nota Receives Strong Technology Evaluation Results for Special Listing IPLEX supported Nota's technology-based listing preparations. Nota received 'A, A' technology-evaluation grades, reported as a first in the AI model-compression field. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2024.09.26 Case Result: Petition for Non-Use Trademark Cancellation Granted IPLEX obtained a decision granting its client's petition for non-use trademark cancellation. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.07.11 New Book: Strategies for Securing AI Patents — CommunicationBooks AI Series 021 Strategies for Securing AI Patents, a new book by Yongduck Kim, Managing Partner of IPLEX, is being published as Volume 021 in the CommunicationBooks Artificial Intelligence series. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.07.05 Column: IP Rights Transfers for AI Companies — Innovation and Commercialization Patent attorney Yongduck Kim has contributed an article on IP rights transfers for AI companies. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.06.25 OhmyNews Column: The Importance of IP Rights Transfers OhmyNews has published an article by IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.06.25 Column: Unsupervised AI Learning and Patent Cases — Finding Hidden Data Patterns AI Times published Yongduck Kim’s article on unsupervised learning technologies and patent examples, examining how AI identifies hidden patterns and structures in data. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2024.06.21 Unsupervised AI Learning: Technology and Patent Case Analysis Artificial intelligence (AI), one of the key areas of computer science that artificially implements human learning, reasoning, and perceptual ability, is driving innovative change in many areas. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.04.23 April Artboost Lecture at ARKO Korea Arts Lab Completed Yongduck Kim delivered a lecture as part of ARKO Korea Arts Lab's April Artboost program. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.04.11 April Artboost Lecture at ARKO Korea Arts Lab: Announcement IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim will speak at ARKO Korea Arts Lab's April 2024 Artboost program. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.03.19 IPLEX Update: Yongduck Kim Registers with Gyeonggi Technopark’s Expert Pool Gyeonggi Technopark has added Yongduck Kim to its expert roster for management and business support. Through the Gyeonggi Intellectual Property Center, he will provide IP advice to SMEs and founders. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.03.19 Yongduck Kim Joins the Gangbuk Youth Startup Maru Lecturer and Mentor Pool IPLEX Managing Partner Yongduck Kim has joined the lecturer and mentor pool for intellectual property, patents and technology. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.03.07 Yongduck Kim Joins the Seoul Business Agency Expert Pool IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim has joined the Seoul Business Agency's expert pool. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.03.07 IPLEX Joins the Korea Artificial Intelligence Association The Korea Artificial Intelligence Association is a nonprofit organization that supports the AI ecosystem by connecting businesses, talent and information. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.03.07 IPLEX Registers as a Bio Agora Partner Organization Bio Agora is an online communication platform where researchers and entrepreneurs in the health industry, mid-sized companies, investment institutions, and commercialization organizations can come together to exchange technology and product information and cooperate on a regular basis. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.03.07 IPLEX Begins a Partnership Service with Equity-Management Platform QuotaBook IPLEX has partnered with QuotaBook, a Korean equity-management platform. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.02.06 Column: The Relationship between IP and PPS Excellent Product Designation OhmyNews has published Yongduck Kim's article on intellectual property and the PPS Excellent Product designation. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2024.01.17 New Book: Strategies for PPS Excellent Product Designation IPLEX announces the publication of Strategies for Excellent Product Designation in Public Procurement by patent attorney Yongduck Kim. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.12.20 Trademark Similarity Case Analysis: iSeum The applied-for mark consists of “iSeum.” The cited mark combines a graphic element with Korean and English wording, including “SEUM MEDIA CO. LTD.” The marks differ significantly in their graphic elements, scripts and number of letters. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.12.19 Trademark Similarity: A Review of a Court Decision Class 32: apple juice, carbonated water, orange juice, bottled water for non-medical purposes, beer and stout, among other goods. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.12.18 AI Times Column: Transformer Patents and Potential Infringement in AI Services AI Times has published an article by patent attorney Yongduck Kim. The image above links to the full text. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.12.18 Trademark Similarity: Summary of a Court Decision For the cited provision of Article 7(1) of the Trademark Act, similarity of goods is assessed according to ordinary trading perceptions. Relevant factors include quality, shape, purpose, production and sales channels, and the range of consumers. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.12.15 Trademark Similarity Case: CARTE BLUE The applied-for mark consists of “CARTE BLUE,” while the cited mark combines a graphic with “CARTEBLANCHE.” The graphic elements and different lettering distinguish their appearances. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.12.14 Trademark Similarity: Cyber Frontier versus New Frontier The applied-for mark is a coined expression written in seven Korean characters. The analysis considers how Korean consumers and traders would understand its English-derived wording and pronunciation. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.12.13 Trademark Similarity: Case Summary Both marks consist of a single dog figure. Each can be referred to as a dog and evokes that concept, supporting similarity in sound and meaning. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.12.08 Trademark Similarity: LOTTE DE ART versus ART “ART” can mean art, technique or skill, but it is not a customary description of the confectionery goods covered by the marks. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.12.07 Trademark Similarity: GINGANET versus ZINKA TV receivers, audio (for home use), video receivers, recording equipment (not for film use), cassette players, computer monitors, etc. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.12.06 Trademark Similarity: Reviewing Judicial Reasoning Baby powder, baby oil, cosmetic cream, hand cream, cosmetic brushes, skin milk, nourishing cream, cold cream, powder containers and powder puffs. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.12.05 Trademark Similarity Case Analysis: now The applied-for trademark and service mark stylize the “O” in “NOW.” The graphic treatment does not prevent the wording from being recognized as “NOW.” ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.12.04 Trademark Similarity Case: SOLO The registered mark consists of “SOLO.” Cited mark 1 combines “SOLOTEC” with a flag-like graphic passing through the upper center of its fourth letter, “O.” The graphic and different number of letters distinguish the marks visually. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.30 Trademark Similarity Case: The Rhinoceros Mark Class 25: jackets, short coats, safari jackets, dress shirts, T-shirts, cotton trousers, socks, leather shoes and hats. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.29 Trademark Similarity Case: The Kangaroo Mark Class 18: leather key cases, wallets not made of precious metal, briefcases, travel bags and handbags. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.28 Trademark Similarity Case: Anbeullin and evelyn The applied-for mark combines Korean “Anbeullin” with cursive Latin lettering. The cited mark places mixed-case printed lettering below a ribbon graphic. Their appearances differ, and a conceptual comparison is not available because one is coined and the other combines a Western personal name with a graphic. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.27 Trademark Similarity: Judicial Analysis The registered mark combines the Korean name Cheokju Donghaebi with the Chinese characters “陟州東海碑”, arranged vertically. The cited mark combines a graphic with a smaller Korean rendering of that name. They differ markedly in their graphics, Chinese characters and the size of the Korean lettering, so their appearances… ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.23 Service Mark Similarity: Case Review The applied-for service mark joins the outer end of an “@” symbol to the beginning of a handwritten “i”, and combines that graphic with “NET”. Cited service mark 1 combines a graphic with “INET”, including a dot between “I” and “NET” and a stylized “N”… ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.22 Trademark Similarity Case: Woori Doori The graphic and word elements of each mark are not so inseparably connected that separate assessment would be unnatural. Nor does their combination create a new concept. The elements can therefore be considered separately when comparing the marks. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.20 Trademark Similarity: ELOCOM versus Elecom A foreign-language mark is generally assessed by the pronunciation readily used by Korean traders and consumers. Where they actually recognize and pronounce the mark in a particular way, that usage must be considered. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.17 Trademark Similarity: Ellis versus PERRY ELLIS A composite mark need not always be pronounced or understood in its entirety. Where its elements are separable, an independently distinctive element may determine how the mark is referred to or understood; more than one such reading may be possible. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.15 Trademark Similarity: A Case-Law Summary Similarity requires an objective assessment of appearance, sound and meaning, considering the marks as a whole and as encountered separately in trade. The question is whether consumers may confuse their commercial origin; similarity in one aspect must be assessed in the overall context. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.09 Trademark Similarity: WILLIAMS-SONOMA versus WILLIAMS A composite word mark is generally assessed by the appearance, sound and meaning of the wording as a whole. An independently distinctive element may also be relevant where consumers can recognize it as indicating origin. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.11.08 Column: Technology-Based Listings for AI Companies and Technology Business Plans AI Times has published Yongduck Kim's article on technology-based special listings and technology business plans for AI companies. Kim serves as a technical evaluation panel member for a specialist evaluation agency. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.08 Trademark Similarity: Summary of Judicial Findings A service mark distinguishes the source of services and helps prevent confusion. Because this function is ordinarily performed by the mark as a whole, the comparison considers its overall appearance, sound and meaning. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.06 Trademark Similarity: Key Points from a Court Decision Microprocessors: Class 9 (originally Class 39; reclassified on 7 June 2002). ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.02 Trademark Similarity: Onggijangi Hangari Kalguksu versus Hangari The registered service mark consists of the Korean wording “Onggijangi Hangari Kalguksu,” while the earlier mark consists of “Hangari.” Viewed as complete expressions, they differ in appearance, sound and meaning. The analysis then considers the role of individual elements within that overall assessment. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.11.01 Kynix Technology Wins an Award at the 2023 Korea Invention Patent Exhibition The 2023 Korea Invention Patent Exhibition promotes the development and commercialization of inventions through exhibitions and awards recognizing innovative technologies and products. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.11.01 Trademark Similarity Case: BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS The applied-for mark has upper and lower elements. “AUDIO SYSTEMS,” in the lower portion, is a term commonly used for the designated goods, which affects the assessment of that element's distinctiveness. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.31 Trademark Similarity Case: dodo cosmetics Trademark and service-mark similarity is assessed objectively through overall and separate observation of appearance, sound and meaning. The question is whether the marks may cause confusion about commercial origin; similarity in one aspect is considered within that overall assessment. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.30 Trademark Similarity Case: Noblesse Furniture The registered mark combines Korean wording transliterating “NOBLESSE,” meaning nobility, with the Korean word for furniture. Red dots separate the characters and a graphic sits above them. Its appearance differs from the earlier registered marks. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.27 Trademark Similarity Case: Sinjeonggol Traditional Bone Soup Service-mark similarity depends on an objective comparison of appearance, sound and meaning, considering each mark as a whole and as encountered separately. The assessment asks whether ordinary consumers may confuse the source of the designated services. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.26 Trademark Similarity Case: BRAVA Unless its elements form a naturally inseparable whole, a composite mark may be referred to or understood by a distinctive part. A single mark may therefore have more than one recognizable pronunciation or meaning. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.10.26 IP Lecture for the Second NH Seed Cohort Yongduck Kim delivered a lecture on patents and intellectual property for the second NH Seed cohort. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.23 Trademark Similarity: Judicial Findings in Context Compare the marks' appearance, sound and meaning in light of how ordinary consumers and traders perceive them. The central question is whether their use may cause confusion about the source of the goods. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.19 Trademark Similarity: A Case-Law Review Trademark similarity is assessed through appearance, sound and meaning, with attention to consumers' overall impression and the likelihood of confusion about commercial origin. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.10.19 Technology-Based Special Listing Training Completed On Wednesday the 18th, IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim delivered an in-person seminar on technology-based special listings. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.10.18 2023 Design Start-Up Package: Individual Mentoring Completed Yongduck Kim completed one-to-one mentoring sessions for the Design Start-Up Package program organized by the Seoul Design Startup Center. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.17 Trademark Similarity Case: SANY For marks used on the same goods, compare appearance, sound and meaning and assess whether the overall impression may lead consumers or traders to confuse the source. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.16 Trademark Similarity: Labrador Retriever versus DAWN FIELD The assessment considers appearance, sound and meaning in the context of the designated goods, focusing on the risk of confusion about their commercial origin. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.13 Trademark Similarity: TIMEWISE, Wise Brown and WISER Similarity requires an objective assessment of the marks as a whole and as encountered separately. Appearance, sound and meaning inform whether the overall impressions distinguish their commercial origins. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.12 Trademark Similarity Case: SNOW PERFUME A trademark identifies commercial origin and helps prevent confusion. The comparison therefore ordinarily considers the mark as a whole, including its appearance, sound and meaning. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.11 Trademark Similarity Case: Whotel Service-mark similarity turns on appearance, sound and meaning and the overall impression on ordinary consumers and traders. The issue is whether they may confuse the source of the services. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.10 Trademark Similarity Case: NICOLE MILLER Assess the marks objectively, as a whole and through separate observation of appearance, sound and meaning. The relevant question is whether their use for the designated goods may cause confusion about commercial origin. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.06 Trademark Similarity Case: CRYSIS For marks used on the same goods, appearance, sound and meaning are considered together to assess whether consumers or traders may confuse their source. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.10.06 IP Lecture for NH Seed’s Second Cohort: Announcement Yongduck Kim has been invited to deliver IP training for NH Seed's second cohort. The lecture will explain the importance of protecting technology and the patent registration process for current and prospective entrepreneurs addressing challenges in agriculture through agtech. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.10.05 Trademark Similarity Case: Ritz Plaza Hotel The similarity assessment considers appearance, sound and meaning against the overall impression the marks make on ordinary consumers and traders. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.09.26 Column: Preparing a Technology Business Plan for Special Listing As an external technology-evaluation advisor for KOSDAQ listings, Yongduck Kim has seen businesses struggle to prepare technology business plans. This article examines how to approach that work. ↗ Read article Technology Listing 2023.09.21 Technology-Based Special Listing: How Many Patents Are Needed? As interest in Korea's technology-based listing route grows, clients often ask how many patents they need. In consulting work, I explain that a larger portfolio is not always more advantageous—a point some find surprising coming from a patent attorney. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.08.04 Design Start-Up Package: Individual Mentoring Announcement DSP 1:1 Mentoring, organized by Seoul Design Startup Center, provides expert mentoring for pre- and early-stage entrepreneurs. On August 11 (Fri), patent attorney Yongduck Kim will participate as a mentor. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.07.27 Yongduck Kim Delivers IP Training for New Content Enterprise Support Center Companies Metaverse, AI and VR technologies are bringing established IP categories into closer contact. Infringement issues and disputes in markets such as the United States and China underscore the importance of an IP strategy for Korea's convergent content industries. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.07.07 Detecting Aircraft Engine Anomalies with Autoencoders: Honeywell Patent Analysis An autoencoder is a neural network trained through unsupervised learning to encode data and reconstruct an output as close as possible to the input. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.07.05 Smart Factories and Robot Prognostics: ABB Patent Analysis Smart factories are a prominent application of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. Predictive maintenance helps optimize maintenance policies, reduce costs and improve equipment availability and reliability. Prognostics is one of the approaches attracting attention in this field. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.07.05 Amazon Account Reinstatement Case: Underdog Our client Underdog faced suspension of its Amazon seller account following a patent infringement allegation. IPLEX prepared an FTO report, appeal letter and plan of action supporting non-infringement, and the account was reinstated. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.07.04 Research Paper Analysis: StarGAN StarGAN (Unified Generative Adversarial Networks for Multi-Domain Image-to-Image Translation) ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.07.03 Research Paper Analysis: ResNet — Deep Residual Learning for Image Recognition This article examines the paper “Deep Residual Learning for Image Recognition.” ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.06.30 Improving Deep Learning Performance: Mixup Training and Label Smoothing This article explains two techniques used in deep learning: mixup training and label smoothing. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.06.27 Facebook AI Paper Analysis: DETR and End-to-End Object Detection with Transformers ECCV (European Conference on Computer Vision) 2020: An analysis of end-to-end object detection with transformers. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.06.22 Equipment Anomaly Detection: MakinaRocks Patents on Autoencoders and Transfer Learning Autoencoders are widely used to detect faults in manufacturing equipment. This article examines a MakinaRocks patent concerning autoencoder training. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.06.15 Post-Processing AI Prostate-Cancer Assessments: JLK Inspection Patent Analysis Prostate cancer has sometimes been called “the emperor's cancer” because prominent figures such as John Kerry have been diagnosed with it, and “father's cancer” because it commonly affects men over 50. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.06.13 Preventing Overfitting in Medical Imaging AI: VUNO Patent Analysis Pattern-recognition research explores how to apply efficient human recognition processes to computers, including the classification of input patterns into defined groups. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.06.12 Preparing Chatbot Training Data: Natural Language Processing Patent Analysis Shortages of customer-service staff and infrastructure can make it difficult for businesses to meet customer expectations. Chatbots are being introduced to supplement these resources and improve service quality. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.06.09 Understanding the Limitations of GAN Models An earlier article introduced generative adversarial networks (GANs) in the context of deepfakes. Their operating principles suggest a broad range of generative applications, but GANs also face technical challenges. This article examines those limitations. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.06.07 AI for Dementia Analysis: JLK Inspection Patent Analysis Occasional forgetfulness becomes more common with age and may cause concern about dementia. Memory decline alone, however, is not enough to establish that diagnosis. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.06.05 Understanding GAN Algorithms Used in Deepfakes Deepfake refers to the use of AI technology to synthesize the face of a particular person in a particular video. In April 2018, a video of former US President Barack Obama criticizing President Donald Trump became known to the world. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.05.30 SUALAB Patent Analysis: Anomaly Detection SUALAB provides deep-learning inspection solutions for machine vision. It began with defect detection in textile printing, introducing machine vision to a process that lacked automated inspection in what the article describes as a world first. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.05.26 Improving Medical Image Analysis with CNNs: Lunit Patent Analysis, Part 2 Following an earlier analysis of Lunit's medical-imaging patents, this article examines another CNN-based approach: analyzing cell images to identify the number and location of mitotic cells. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.05.25 Improving Medical Image Analysis with CNNs: Lunit Patent Analysis, Part 1 AI-based medical-image analysis and disease diagnosis are developing rapidly. Startups including VUNO, Lunit and JLK Inspection are researching these technologies and ways to improve analytical accuracy. This article examines AI-based medical imaging. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.05.24 AI for Accident Prevention: Anomaly Detection and Autoencoder Patents As you can see in the article below, AI can also be used for predicting equipment failure. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.05.23 AI Preprocessing Technology: JLK Inspection Patent Analysis Removing noise from training data matters: models trained on noisy data can be less accurate. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.05.19 IPLEX Signs an MOU with 2hrs Academy IPLEX signed a memorandum of understanding with 2hrs Academy on the 18th. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.05.18 AI Technology: Understanding Supervised Learning This article explains supervised learning, one of the most widely used approaches to machine learning. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.05.17 Lunit Patents for AI-Based Medical Image Analysis The film Last Holiday is a comedy about an American woman who takes a final trip to Europe after a hospital mistakenly diagnoses her with a terminal illness. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.05.17 Column: Yongduck Kim on Securing AI Patents AI Times has published a column by IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim. His experience includes IP work for companies in Korea and overseas, including LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Baidu, SUALAB and MakinaRocks, in fields such as AI, smart factories and blockchain. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.05.15 Predicting Industrial Equipment’s Remaining Useful Life with AI AI is increasingly used for predictive maintenance (PdM) of industrial equipment. In settings such as semiconductor plants, the approach anticipates equipment anomalies so maintenance can be planned before failure. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.05.12 Publication Announcement: Design Protection Law — Protect Your Designs Yongduck Kim, Managing Partner of IPLEX, has published Design Protection Law: Protect Your Designs. The book explains why design protection matters, what the Design Protection Act protects, and how similarity is assessed through examination standards and court decisions. ↗ Read article AI & Software 2023.05.12 Artificial Intelligence and Patents: Protecting AI Technology As AI technology develops rapidly, patent activity in the field is also growing. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.04.20 AI Times Column: Preparing for Special Listing under Revised Evaluation Criteria Drawing on his experience as an external technology-evaluation advisor for KOSDAQ listings, Yongduck Kim examines how AI businesses can prepare for Korea's technology-based listing route. His analysis has been published in AI Times. ↗ Read article Patents 2023.04.18 How to Respond Effectively to a Patent Infringement Warning Letter An SME representative recently sought advice after receiving a patent infringement warning by certified mail. This article explains practical considerations in preparing a response. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.04.10 Trademark Similarity Case: THE MAGIC BULLET The applied-for mark and the earlier registered mark differ visually in their wording, including “THE MAGIC” and “Steam,” and in their graphic elements. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.04.06 Trademark Similarity Case: IBK Comparison of the registered and earlier service marks for financial services, including development finance, international finance, investment, guarantees, lending and accounting. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.04.05 Trademark Similarity: ORGASOL versus ORAG The court compares appearance, sound and meaning and considers the marks' overall impression on consumers and traders. For use on the same goods, the central issue is the likelihood of confusion about source. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.03.27 Trademark Similarity: birdie versus Blue Birdie Similarity is assessed through the marks' appearance, sound and meaning, considering consumers' overall impression and potential confusion about source. The analysis also considers how the individual word and graphic elements contribute to that impression. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.03.22 Trademark Similarity: bistro dº versus BISTRO A composite service mark may be referred to or understood through an independently distinctive element where separating its components would not be unnatural in trade. More than one pronunciation or meaning may therefore arise. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.03.21 Certification as an Intellectual Property Instructor IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim has been certified as an intellectual property instructor. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.03.15 Trademark Similarity: A Summary of the Court’s Approach The applied-for mark combines wording with simple green and blue geometric elements. The analysis considers whether those common shapes contribute distinctiveness to the mark. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.03.14 Trademark Similarity Case: JS Jangsu Gudeul A mark combining words or graphics need not always be pronounced as a whole. Where the elements are not naturally inseparable, a distinctive part may determine how consumers refer to the mark. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.03.13 Trademark Similarity Case: UGLYDOLL Compare the marks' appearance, sound and meaning as ordinary consumers and traders perceive them, then assess whether their overall impressions create a likelihood of confusion about the goods' origin. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.03.10 Trademark Similarity: LUISE versus MS. LOUISE The applied-for and earlier registered marks differ in appearance. The applied-for mark is a coined expression, so a meaningful conceptual comparison cannot be made. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.03.09 Trademark Similarity: uniPOS versus POS The applied-for trademark and service mark “uniPOS” combine “uni” and “POS” as a single expression. “POS,” short for “Point of Sale,” lacks distinctiveness in the relevant context. The combined mark was therefore found dissimilar to the earlier registered service mark “POS.” ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.03.06 Trademark Similarity Case: M Plus The applied-for mark combines a large “M” at the upper left, two intersecting curves in the center and “Plus” at the lower right. The words “Mobile card” appear above in very small lettering. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.03.03 Trademark Similarity: A Figurative-Mark Case The analysis considers appearance, sound and meaning objectively, as a whole and through separate observation. A shared dominant visual impression can be important, particularly when the marks are used on the same goods. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.28 Trademark Similarity: Examining a Judicial Decision The plaintiff argued that the registered mark resembled the dominant elements of earlier registrations 1 through 9. Those elements combine two opposing “e” shapes, open at the outer sides and without a central horizontal line. The registered mark instead depicts the eighth Greek letter, theta. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.27 Trademark Similarity Case: Gyeongju Bread The wording in both signs consists of the geographic name “Gyeongju” and the generic term “bread,” which lack distinctiveness on their own. The comparison therefore turns to the graphics, including the registered mark's stylized face-pattern roof tile and cloud-like features. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.24 Trademark Similarity Case: PRO-PAD Similarity depends on appearance, sound and meaning in the context of the designated goods, and whether consumers or traders may confuse their commercial origin. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.22 Trademark Similarity: F1X versus F1 and Other Marks The comparison considers appearance, sound and meaning objectively, as a whole and through separate observation. The issue is whether use for the designated goods may cause consumers or traders to confuse their source. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.21 Trademark Similarity: AUTOMAGICALLY versus MAGIC AUTO The applied-for mark consists of “AUTOMAGICALLY,” describing something that happens automatically with an apparently magical element and a better-than-expected result. The word combines the ideas expressed by “automatic” and “magical.” ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.20 Trademark Similarity: UNSTRESS versus STRESS-OUT and Another Mark When marks are used on the same goods, compare their appearance, sound and meaning objectively, both overall and as encountered separately, to assess the likelihood of source confusion. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.17 Figurative Trademark Similarity: Case-Law Summary Former Article 7(1) of the Trademark Act listed marks ineligible for registration notwithstanding Article 6. The cited text reflects amendments dated December 10, 1993; August 22, 1997; February 3, 2001; and December 31, 2004. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.16 Figurative Marks: Judicial Similarity Analysis The court considers appearance, sound and meaning objectively and in the overall impression of each mark. Visual features may be particularly significant where they dominate that impression. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.15 Trademark Similarity: Sooryehan Biyun versus Biyunjin A composite mark need not always be understood or pronounced in full. Where its elements are not naturally inseparable, comparison may focus on a distinctive part. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.14 Trademark Similarity Case: 700 Service-mark similarity is assessed objectively through overall and separate observation of appearance, sound and meaning, focusing on how consumers and traders perceive the source of the services. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.13 Trademark Similarity: Key Judicial Findings The wording “DOHC” is unrelated to the bag and wallet retail services at issue and dominates the mark, giving it strong distinctiveness. The small bird graphic makes a limited contribution to the overall impression. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.02.09 IP Daily Column: The Nike Shoe NFT Case Yongduck Kim draws on blockchain knowledge and IP work involving Kakao and TMAX affiliates to analyze the US trademark dispute concerning Nike shoe NFTs. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.07 Trademark Similarity: A Pictorial-Mark Case ① Both marks consist of stylized anchor designs and do not readily evoke a name or concept other than an anchor. ② The court considered the written and visual evidence in Exhibits 10 through 93, including their subparts, together with the overall arguments. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.06 Trademark Similarity: GRAZIA versus GRACIA Where the components of a mark are not naturally inseparable, an independently distinctive element may determine how consumers pronounce or understand it. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.03 Trademark Similarity: ELIN versus Eryn Brinie Analysis of a dominant element or separate component supports the assessment of the mark as a whole. Even if one aspect of appearance, sound or meaning is similar, the marks may remain distinguishable where consumers' overall impressions clearly avoid confusion about origin. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.02 Trademark Similarity: RABVAC versus LAVAC Comparison of the earlier registered mark and the applied-for mark for veterinary medicines and vaccines, including products for dogs, cats and horses. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.02.01 Trademark Similarity: SERA versus Ceragem The registered service mark and the earlier mark consisting of “Ceragem” were found dissimilar in appearance and concept. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.31 Trademark Similarity: PRAGRAN versus PROGRAF The cited Trademark Act provision requires the applied-for mark to be identical or similar to another person's earlier registration and to cover identical or similar goods. Similarity is assessed objectively through the mark's overall appearance, sound and meaning. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.26 Trademark Similarity: How Courts Assess Similar Appearance Visual similarity concerns whether the words, graphics and symbols of the marks could be confused as indicators of origin. Assess their overall visual impressions as encountered separately, rather than relying solely on a side-by-side comparison. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.25 Trademark Similarity Case: Seolhwang The registered mark comprises five Chinese characters. The smaller “化粧品” element directly indicates or evokes the designated cosmetics and lacks distinctiveness. By contrast, “雪黃” is a coined expression unrelated to the designated goods and is distinctive. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.20 Trademark Similarity Case: Enlux The applied-for mark comprises three Korean syllables, “Enlux,” while the earlier mark comprises the five Latin letters “emnux.” Their different scripts distinguish their appearance. Both are coined expressions without a particular meaning, so a conceptual comparison cannot be made. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.19 Trademark Similarity: Simvast versus SIMVASTA Designated goods: adjuvants for cancer treatment, cell-regeneration preparations, anticancer drugs, biological preparations, tranquilizers, peripheral-nervous-system medicines, anti-inflammatory medicines, medical diagnostic preparations, circulatory-system medicines and tumor-treatment medicines (Class 5, Schedule 1 under Article 6(1) of the Enforcement Rules of the Trademark Act). ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.18 Trademark Similarity Case: Foodgen The assessment considers appearance, sound and meaning, the overall impression on ordinary consumers and traders, and the likelihood of confusion about commercial origin. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.17 Trademark Complaint over “News Factory”: TBS and Kim Eo-jun Broadcaster Kim Eo-jun, who presents “Kim Eo-jun's Humility Is Hard: News Factory,” faced a complaint alleging a violation of the Trademark Act. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.16 Trademark Similarity Case: Lee Woo-il’s Cartoon The court examines the words, graphics and symbols displayed in each mark to assess whether their overall visual impressions could cause confusion as indicators of origin. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.13 Trademark Similarity Case: Ganji The similarity assessment considers appearance, sound and meaning against the overall impression the marks make on ordinary consumers and traders. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.12 Trademark Similarity Case: Indeli A composite word mark is generally assessed through the appearance, sound and meaning of the wording as a whole. An independently distinctive component may also influence how the mark is perceived in trade. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.01.09 IP Daily Column: The Hermès Birkin NFT Case Yongduck Kim analyzes US trademark cases drawing on IP experience involving Korean and international companies, including LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Baidu and Xiaomi. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.01.06 Appointment as a PPS Evaluator for AI and IoT IPLEX's patent attorneys bring years of experience with AI and IoT technologies and a detailed understanding of the technical issues in these fields. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.05 Trademark Similarity Case: DEQUINONE Under the cited Article 7(1) provision, the registered mark must be similar to the mark used for comparison. Similarity is assessed objectively through overall and separate observation of appearance, sound and meaning for goods of the same kind. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.04 Trademark Similarity Case: NOVATEX Trademark similarity is assessed through appearance, sound and meaning, considering the overall impression on consumers and traders and the risk of confusion about origin. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2023.01.03 Comparing Dominant Trademark Elements: CIRCLE SURROUND AUTOMOTIVE versus CIRCLE For a mark combining symbols, words, graphics or colors, the general approach assesses the appearance, sound and meaning of the mark as a whole. ↗ Read article IPLEX News 2023.01.03 Technology-Based Special Listing: A Consulting Case Sands Lab, which received technology-based listing consulting from IPLEX, passed the Korea Exchange's preliminary listing review. ↗ Read article 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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