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AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on generative AI patents.
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Chinese Trademark Applications: Key Differences from Korean Practice
China is a major consumer market for Korean businesses. Protecting a brand there requires attention to trademark rights as well as the quality of the products or services.
Read articleMadrid International Trademark Applications: Benefits and Key Considerations
A Korean trademark registration does not provide protection in every country. Businesses expanding internationally need to consider the procedures for securing rights in their target markets.
Read articleProtecting Trademarks Abroad: Lessons from the Melona Case in Kazakhstan
As digital distribution expands, Korean brands can attract customers in countries beyond their original target markets. This makes international trademark planning increasingly important.
Read articleAccelerated Trademark Examination: Grounds and Supporting Evidence
A trademark is a sign, such as a word, symbol or shape, used to distinguish one business's goods from those of others.
Read articleMissed Patent Annuities: Expiration and Restoration of Rights
Obtaining a patent is not the end of the process: businesses and inventors also need to maintain it.
Read articleColumn: Qualcomm’s Generative AI Patent and the Future of Image Outpainting
AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on AI patents.
Read articleUS and Korean Trademark Practice: Similarity Analysis under the DuPont Factors
International trademark protection is an important part of business strategy for Korean companies expanding abroad. The US market is particularly significant for global brand planning.
Read articleYongduck Kim Delivers an OASIS IP Lecture for Foreign Entrepreneurs
IPLEX patent attorney Yongduck Kim delivered an IP lecture for international entrepreneurs through the OASIS program.
Read articleArticle 10 of China’s Trademark Law: Absolute Grounds for Refusal
Businesses entering or exporting to China should plan for local trademark protection. Although the system has similarities to Korean practice, important procedural differences require attention.
Read articleDesigns for Sets of Articles: A Protection Strategy
Businesses increasingly sell coordinated sets of products rather than individual items alone.
Read articleMissed Trademark Renewal Deadlines: Risks and Available Responses
Trademark registration is not permanent without renewal. Missing a renewal deadline can put brand protection at risk.
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