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.
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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 articleWhy 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 articleFrom Patent Application to Registration: The Procedure
Filing alone does not establish a patent right. The process involves application, examination and registration.
Read articleDo Solo Founders Need Patents? Practical Considerations
Solo founders and small-business owners often ask whether patent protection is necessary.
Read articleConsidering 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 articleAfter 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 articleWhen 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 articlePatent Practice: Examination Requests and Filing Strategy
Have you wondered why a patent application has not progressed after filing?
Read articleExclusive 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 articleDoes 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 articleTransferring 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.
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