We assess trademark clearance, design protection and filing options in the context of your products, brand structure and target markets.
SCOPE & APPROACH
Scope of work
We develop protection and filing strategies for names, logos and product designs, considering clearance, goods and services, target markets and the ongoing needs of the portfolio.
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Trademark clearance & prosecution
We assess distinctiveness, earlier rights and the relevant goods and services to guide clearance searches, application preparation and trademark prosecution.
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Design protection & filings
We examine product appearance, drawings and prior disclosures to determine the design filing approach and the scope of protection to seek.
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International protection & portfolio support
We coordinate overseas filings and advise on renewals and later challenges, including non-use cancellation, with local counsel as needed.
Prepare for your consultation
Share the proposed marks, goods and services, product images, target countries and any launch or disclosure dates.
KOREAN IP SYSTEM
Trademarks and designs in Korea
Understand the subject matter and examination process, then explore our related practical insights.
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Trademarks: brands and designated goods
Trademarks protect signs that distinguish the source of goods or services. Review distinctiveness, similarity to earlier marks and the goods or services relevant to the business. Protection lasts 10 years from registration and can be renewed in further ten-year periods. Keep actual use aligned with the registered scope.
When objections arise, assess the sign and goods to consider arguments, narrowing the specification or division. Publication may be followed by third-party opposition. Consent from an earlier owner can be useful where permitted, but statutory conditions and exclusions still apply; consent does not guarantee registration.
Design protection covers visual features of shape, pattern and color, including qualifying graphical images. Consistent drawings or photographs and descriptions are important to the scope of protection. Rights arise on registration and generally last 20 years from filing. Review earlier designs and filing timing before disclosure.
Partial, related and secret designs; partial examination
Partial designs may protect selected product features, while related designs can support a family of variants. Consider secret-design requirements where launch confidentiality matters. Certain articles qualify for partial examination, but registration may still face opposition or invalidation. If disclosure has occurred, separately assess the novelty-exception requirements and evidence.
Explore completed registrations, the work involved and the supporting certificates.
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Jangeo-ui Kkot trade mark
IPLEX supported trade mark registration in Classes 29, 31, 35 and 43 for Jangeo-ui Kkot, a family brand drawing on 37 years of freshwater-eel experience. Alongside quality eel at accessible prices, the brand shares guidance on selection, cleaning, storage, grilling, delivery checks and distribution. The registrations followed a tailored review of the business and brand strategy. We congratulate the client on this milestone.
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ByteLab · ODDENTIQ trademarks
IPLEX supported Class 03 trademark registration for ByteLab’s ODDENTIQ oral-care brand, securing protection for the brand name as the business introduced its products.
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TRYCOZY · Key-ring design 1362049
IPLEX supported registration of TRYCOZY’s key-ring design, protecting the product’s appearance under Korean design registration 30-1362049.
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ByteLab · BIRODIC trademarks
IPLEX supported Class 03 and Class 35 trademark registrations for ByteLab’s BIRODIC cosmetics brand, covering cosmetics and cosmetics wholesale services.
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TRYCOZY · Key-ring design 1362156
IPLEX supported a separate registration for TRYCOZY’s key-ring product under Korean design registration 30-1362156. This is a distinct registered design in the client’s portfolio.
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Woori Tourism · COCONBORI trademarks
IPLEX supported Class 03 and Class 35 registrations for the COCONBORI pet-care brand, considering both its products and online retail business.
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ByteLab · Cosmetic-container design
IPLEX supported registration of ByteLab’s cosmetic-container design, securing design protection for the container’s distinctive shape and visual features.
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ByteLab · Scalp-care device head
IPLEX supported registration of ByteLab’s scalp-care device head, protecting the appearance of a component used in a beauty device.
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ByteLab’s scalp-care device with a lid · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for ByteLab’s scalp-care device with a lid.
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curea · AI education trademarks
IPLEX supported Class 09 and Class 42 trademark registrations for curea, an AI education-solutions business, covering its software and technology-service activities.
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ByteLab’s scalp-care device · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for ByteLab’s scalp-care device.
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Curea’s AI PULLIM mark in Class 09 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for curea’s AI PULLIM mark in Class 09.
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HABOKDANG in Class 39 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for HABOKDANG in Class 39.
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0TOX · Side-table design
IPLEX supported registration of a side-table design for furniture and lifestyle brand 0TOX, securing protection for the product’s visual form.
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HABOKDANG in Class 43 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for HABOKDANG in Class 43.
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TRYCOZY’s key-ring design · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for TRYCOZY’s key-ring design.
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HABOKDANG · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for HABOKDANG.
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TRYCOZY’s key-ring design · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for TRYCOZY’s key-ring design.
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QUROLAB · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for QUROLAB.
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TRYCOZY’s key-ring design · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for TRYCOZY’s key-ring design.
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TRYCOZY’s key-ring design · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for TRYCOZY’s key-ring design.
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The Fresh Daldal’s packaging box · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for The Fresh Daldal’s packaging box.
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ManzaBee · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for ManzaBee.
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JMCO’s jewelry brand · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for JMCO’s jewelry brand.
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DEAMOUR · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for DEAMOUR.
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JMCO’s jewelry brand · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for JMCO’s jewelry brand.
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MediFormula’s Dr. Labo brand · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for MediFormula’s Dr. Labo brand.
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Sangmyung University’s music and humanities education brand · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Sangmyung University’s music and humanities education brand.
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Innomax Global’s graphical user interface on a display panel · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for Innomax Global’s graphical user interface on a display panel.
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SAJ LIVING · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for SAJ LIVING.
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ODGRAPHY · Japanese trademark
IPLEX supported Japanese trademark registration for skincare brand ODGRAPHY, securing brand protection in an overseas market.
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A hooded heated poncho · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for a hooded heated poncho.
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A heated poncho · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for a heated poncho.
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Boulangerie de Village · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Boulangerie de Village.
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CELDYQUÉ · European trademark
IPLEX supported European trademark registration for skincare brand CELDYQUÉ as part of its overseas brand-protection portfolio.
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Beijing Orion Star Technology’s Transfer Robot designs · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for Beijing Orion Star Technology’s Transfer Robot designs.
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Beijing Orion Star Technology’s Transfer Robot designs · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for Beijing Orion Star Technology’s Transfer Robot designs.
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BearBall · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for BearBall.
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0TOX’s card case · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for 0TOX’s card case.
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CANDY ME in Class 30 · trademark renewal
IPLEX supported trademark renewal for CANDY ME in Class 30.
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ToYeong’s bag brand in Class 18 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for ToYeong’s bag brand in Class 18.
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MINTED’s additional goods in Classes 18 and 21 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for MINTED’s additional goods in Classes 18 and 21.
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Danggeori Guksu’s restaurant brand in Class 43 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Danggeori Guksu’s restaurant brand in Class 43.
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Choolip in Classes 31 and 35 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Choolip in Classes 31 and 35.
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MINTED’s additional goods in Class 16 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for MINTED’s additional goods in Class 16.
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MINTED in Class 03 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for MINTED in Class 03.
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Jiyu Gaseol Industry’s construction services in Class 37 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Jiyu Gaseol Industry’s construction services in Class 37.
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Koala Wine Company’s retail services in Class 35 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Koala Wine Company’s retail services in Class 35.
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Choreosphere in Class 09 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for choreosphere in Class 09.
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Ixi immersive × interactive in Class 41 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for ixi immersive × interactive in Class 41.
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GiiÖii’s Gasang Isang brand in Classes 35 and 41 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for GiiÖii’s Gasang Isang brand in Classes 35 and 41.
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GiiÖii in Classes 09, 35, 38, 41 and 42 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for GiiÖii in Classes 09, 35, 38, 41 and 42.
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COSBY and Gerry COSBY in Classes 18 and 25 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for COSBY and Gerry COSBY in Classes 18 and 25.
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ABUTTON · Four classes in Japan
IPLEX supported ABUTTON’s Japanese trademark registration in Classes 09, 38, 41 and 42, covering game software, streaming, game services and development.
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GiiÖii’s Slit character on a display panel · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for GiiÖii’s Slit character on a display panel.
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Bada Pumeun Siktak · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Bada Pumeun Siktak.
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Junky Cream’s BRAZY brand.
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Underdog’s SALLIMSA marks in Class 20 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Underdog’s SALLIMSA marks in Class 20.
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Underdog’s SALLIMSA marks in Class 35 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Underdog’s SALLIMSA marks in Class 35.
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ABUTTON · Eight Korean trademarks
IPLEX supported eight Korean trademark registrations for ABUTTON’s Korean and English brand names, helping establish its brand portfolio.
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REDLEAF 747 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for REDLEAF 747.
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Sansu Jurong’s pump-dispenser spring · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for Sansu Jurong’s pump-dispenser spring.
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MyVef’s TEEKLE brand · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for MyVef’s TEEKLE brand.
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Sansu Jurong’s pump-dispenser spring · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for Sansu Jurong’s pump-dispenser spring.
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Spin Master · Jewelry-making toy design
IPLEX supported Korean design registration for Spin Master’s toy used to make bracelets and necklaces, protecting the appearance of an international client’s product.
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Je Maeume Bihamyeon Yakgwa in Class 35 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Je Maeume Bihamyeon Yakgwa in Class 35.
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A bicycle number plate jointly filed by A-Pulse Technology and Boazsoft · design registration
IPLEX supported design registration for a bicycle number plate jointly filed by A-Pulse Technology and Boazsoft.
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Underdog’s carrotez brand · European trademark registration
IPLEX supported European trademark registration for Underdog’s carrotez brand.
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Doludong’s restaurant brand in Class 43 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Doludong’s restaurant brand in Class 43.
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Doludong’s food brand in Class 30 · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Doludong’s food brand in Class 30.
IPLEX supported design registration for Ninebot’s delivery-robot design. The Korean registration followed an international filing under the Hague System.
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Underdog’s carrotez brand · UK trademark registration
IPLEX supported UK trademark registration for Underdog’s carrotez brand.
IPLEX supported trademark registration for Ugammangjok’s restaurant brand.
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K Bapsang · trademark registration
IPLEX supported trademark registration for K Bapsang. The application addressed a distinctiveness issue by incorporating additional logo elements.
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We appreciated the professional yet easy-to-understand explanations and advice throughout the trademark application process, as well as the accurate work.
Yongtae Cho, CEO
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