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.
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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 articleA 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 articlePatent 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 articleCanadian 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 articleWhy 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 articleTROLL 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 articleRussian 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 articlePartial 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 articleUnderstanding 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 articlePhilippine 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 articleTransferring Patent, Trademark and Design Rights
Patent assignments and other IP transfers frequently arise in technology transactions, startup investments and mergers and acquisitions.
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