Column: AI Patent Strategy — Turning Technology into Rights
Today Newspaper has published IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim's column on AI patents.
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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 articleUS 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 articleRelated 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 articleColumn: 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 articleYongduck 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 articleAccelerated Trademark Examination: A Faster Route to Registration
More businesses are recognizing the importance of trademarks and incorporating them into their commercial planning.
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 articleSecret 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 articleTrademark Distinctiveness Refusals under Article 33(1)
Have you received a notice of reasons for refusal after applying to register your trademark?
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 articleFaster 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.
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