A guide to the process and use of export vouchers for companies selected for the 2026 Overseas Online Platform Entry Support Program.
The 2026 Overseas Online Platform Entry Support Program is a project that supports various services related to overseas platform opening for small business owners who wish to enter overseas online platforms.
After being selected for the project, you select the required service through the export voucher menu, sign a contract with the service provider that provides the service, and proceed with the project.
In this article, we will explain step by step how selected companies can use export vouchers and what procedures are followed when applying for overseas intellectual property rights through IPLEX IP Law Firm.
2026 Overseas Online Platform Entry Support Program: Overview
The 2026 Overseas Online Platform Entry Support Program is a project to support the overseas platform opening and export activities of small business owners who wish to enter overseas online platforms.
Selected companies can select services registered on the export voucher menu within the scope of business support and use the necessary services through the agency of their choice.
Support field | Highlights |
| Opening stores on overseas online platforms | Support for opening stores on major overseas online platforms such as Amazon and Shopee |
| Patents/Intellectual Property Rights | Services related to application and registration of overseas patents, trademarks, designs, etc. |
How will the project proceed after selection?
Selected companies explore the services they need and select an service provider through the export voucher system.
The overall process is as follows.
① Search for services and service providers
② Inquiry about service provider and check quotation
③ Prior review and approval by professional organizations
④ Sign a contract with the service provider
⑤ Payment of applicant contribution and value-added tax
⑥ Perform selected service
⑦ Performance confirmation and satisfaction survey
⑧ Project completion and settlement. In particular, it is important to note that prior review and approval from a specialized agency is required before concluding a contract, and that the contract and payment of self-funded fees must be completed within a set period of time.
① Search for services and service providers
② Inquiry about service provider and check quotation
When filing an overseas patent, trademark, or design application, it is necessary to not only determine the country of application and type of right, but also consider the existence of existing domestic rights and overseas business plans.
Therefore, if you wish to apply for overseas intellectual property rights using an export voucher, we recommend that you consult with the service provider prior to signing the contract or filing the application.
At IPLEX IP Law Firm, we check the company's situation and overseas expansion plans during the consultation process and then provide guidance on the required application scope and expected costs.
When requesting a consultation, please prepare the following information in advance to ensure a smoother consultation.
- Type of protection sought: patent, trademark or design
- Countries where you wish to apply: USA, China, Japan, Europe, etc.
- Existing domestic application/registration
- If there is an application number or registration number for the existing rights, that number
- Related information such as platforms and markets planned for overseas expansion
For an international trademark application under the Madrid System or an international design application under the Hague System, identify the countries or regions where protection is required before filing.
③ Prior review and approval by professional organizations
Once you have selected the service you want on the Export Voucher website, you can individually contact the agency providing the service, receive a quote, obtain approval from the specialized agency, and then sign a contract.
④ Sign a contract with the service provider
- Access the Export Support Base Utilization Project website (https://www.exportvoucher.com/portal/sample/main) to register and log in. - Click the ‘Menu’ tab at the top and select the desired service (patent/intellectual rights) field. |
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| - By entering 'IPLEX' in the service provider, you can check the services eligible for export vouchers provided by IPLEX IP Law Firm. Depending on your company's needs, you can inquire about the services you want, such as overseas patents, overseas trademarks, and overseas designs. |
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- Once a service request is received, IPLEX IP Law Firm will review the scope and content of the requested work. - Once it is decided to accept the service and proceed with the contract, the contract process will proceed through the export voucher system, and the participating company will confirm the contract details in the system and then proceed with an electronic signature. - If you check the contract details through the ‘Contract View and Sign’ menu and complete the electronic signature, the contract with the service provider will be concluded. |
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⑤ Payment of applicant contribution and value-added tax
⑥ Perform selected service
Once the contract is concluded, we move on to the actual case progress stage.
IPLEX IP Law Firm handles overseas intellectual property applications based on corporate requests, and provides guidance on country-specific systems, application procedures, and major schedules, if necessary.
Since the applicable laws and examination systems for overseas intellectual property applications differ depending on the country, it is necessary to manage the case in accordance with each country's procedures even after filing.
After filing, further action may be needed under local procedures, including amendments and arguments in response to examination objections or notices of refusal.
IPLEX IP Law Firm manages the case by informing the company of the progress of the case and providing separate notification if additional materials or review are required.
⑦ Performance confirmation and satisfaction survey
⑧ Project completion and settlement
Once the selected service is completed, the service provider reports the results through the export voucher system.
Participating companies must access the system, check the performance confirmation request, and confirm whether the service has been completed.
Afterwards, follow-up procedures such as a service satisfaction survey must be completed for the final service completion process to be completed.
Therefore, it is good to keep in mind that even after the service provider's work is completed, there are still verification procedures that must be completed by the participating company.
Why companies expanding overseas must prepare for intellectual property rights
For companies selling products or services through overseas online platforms, securing intellectual property rights for brands and products can be an important factor in stably operating overseas business.
In particular, when using a brand in an overseas market, it is necessary to check in advance the country's trademark system and whether or not an application has been filed.
Additionally, if there is a need to protect the technical or external features of the product, the possibility of securing other intellectual property rights such as patents and designs can also be reviewed.
However, which rights to secure and in which country will depend on the company's product, brand, technology, market, and business plan.
If you plan to use an export voucher for overseas IP filings, consult an IP law firm before applying for support or signing the service contract to assess the rights and filing countries involved.
IPLEX IP Law Firm provides Korean and international IP filing services through the export voucher program, supporting patent, trademark and design applications for businesses expanding overseas.
If you have been selected for the “Overseas Online Platform Entry Support Project” in 2026 and are planning to apply for overseas intellectual property rights, please prepare the country and type of rights you wish to apply for and contact IPLEX IP Law Firm.
We will advise you on the application scope, process, and expected costs that are appropriate for your company's circumstances.
This article reflects the information available when it was published. Contact us to discuss your circumstances.