IPLEX is an intellectual property law firm.
List of export voucher related questions
- What is the export voucher?
What services can export vouchers cover?
- How can I get an export voucher?
How can I use export vouchers for IPLEX services?
What if I plan to export to several countries?
What if my application is refused?
What is an export voucher?
The export voucher is a government aid system that allows companies to choose from 14 different areas and about 8,000 different services within the specified voucher limit.
A company can choose its own services as needed and rely on experts, and the cost settlement can be done through the system to get government support, which is a highly effective system. You can find out more about the export voucher system in the guide video.
What services can export vouchers cover?
The services available through vouchers range from general consulting to design development, brand development, overseas standard certification, and patent / intellectual property services. We have support items for overseas market research, translation and interpretation, capacity enhancement training, exhibition, seminar, overseas sales support, legal, tax, accounting consulting, trade insurance, warranty, etc. that can be selected according to the situation of the company.
IP services may include overseas patent and IP protection, export IP strategy consulting, local applications and registration, and assistance with IP disputes, subject to the program's approved scope.
The support limit is as follows:
How do I get an export voucher?
After confirming the recruitment announcement of participating companies through the announcement of KOTRA, the application must be carried out within the application period.
The company that completed the business application within the recruitment period will be selected through the selection process, and the selected export company will be awarded a grant in the form of a voucher.
After selection, the company prepares a voucher use plan, concludes an agreement with KOTRA and pays its required contribution before using the voucher.
Create a voucher plan
The company that applied for the business within the recruitment period will access the export voucher site and fill in the voucher plan for the services and budget allocation.
After submitting the use plan, KOTRA will finalize it and send the agreement when it is completed. Once the agreement is signed via an electronic signature, the agreement is finalized.
KOTRA agreement and company contribution
Once the agreement is signed, pay the company's contribution as instructed. The voucher can then be used.
How do I use the IPLEX IP Law Firm service as an export voucher?
IPLEX supports overseas patent, trademark and design applications through the export voucher program.
What if I plan to export to several countries?
Even in many countries, the same services can be used multiple times within the voucher budget. In addition, the international application system allows you to secure your rights in several countries with a single application, making it more efficient to proceed.
For patents, the PCT provides an international filing route covering its member states. Applicants must subsequently enter the relevant national or regional phases, providing translations and meeting local requirements where required.
For designs, the Hague System allows one application to designate multiple member jurisdictions. The Madrid System provides a similar centralized filing route for trademarks. Protection remains subject to the law of each designated jurisdiction.
With this international application system, you can manage your time and costs more efficiently than if you have individual applications in each country.
What if my application is refused?
You may also receive a notice of rejection during the application process. IPLEX IP Law Firm provides proactive research and global search and monitoring services to minimize the possibility of rejection in major export countries.
If a refusal is issued, IPLEX analyzes the grounds and develops arguments or amendments with the relevant professionals. Additional fees may apply. Eligible voucher services may cover filing, responses to refusals, amendments and registration, subject to the program's conditions.
It is a very useful tool for small businesses that are preparing to enter the foreign market. Among the various support items, the field of intellectual property (IP) is a key factor to increase the stability of the business during its overseas expansion. Please take a look at the above steps and make a strategic use of your export voucher. With specialized organizations such as IPLEX, complex overseas application procedures can be more systematic and convenient.
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