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Korean Patent Application Service

Patents & Utility Models

Based on our translation quality, we are specialized in filing patent applications for foreign corporation. We clearly understand KIPO’s policy through many year’s experience. Before the filing of application, we thoroughtly review the specification. We can provide effective and reliable comments when Office Action is issued, which is based on Korean practice. After the registration of a patent, we can protect the client’s right through trial (invalidation, confirmation of the scope of claims, etc) and petition for cancellation of the trial decision.

Service Information

We are committed to protecting clients’ innovations and intellectual property with precision, backed by an extensive evaluation of each patent’s likelihood of successful registration. This involves a detailed analysis of search reports and prior art.

Filing Service

We assist in the preparation and filing of patent applications, ensuring compliance with all technical and legal requirements to safeguard your inventions.

Search Service

We perform comprehensive patentability searches to assess the novelty and inventiveness of your invention, laying a solid foundation for the application process.

Maintenance Service

We manage maintenance fees and other requirements to keep your patent valid and enforceable.

Licensing and Assignment Service

We help in the strategic licensing and assignment of patents to maximize the value and dissemination of your intellectual property.

Patent Prosecution Service

We guide you through the examination process, respond to office actions, and advocate on your behalf to secure patent rights.

Fees

  • Application Fees: The base fee for filing a patent application is USD 1,200, including legal fees of USD 1,000 and official fees of USD 200. Complex inventions or applications with multiple claims may incur additional fees.
  • Translation Fees: For translating the patent specification into English, we charge USD 26 per 100 words. Discounts may be available for large volumes of translation.
  • Examination Fees: Upon entering the examination phase, we charge USD 800 (USD 500 for legal fees and USD 300 for official fees) to manage the prosecution process until the grant.
  • Total Fees: The overall cost for a straightforward patent application process leading to grant, without significant office actions or objections, is approximately USD 3,000.

FAQ

  • What is the procedure to get a patent registered? Under relevant Patent Law, a Patent Application goes through a formalities check and substantive examination. The typical timeline to grant, assuming no objections or oppositions, is 18 to 24 months. If the accelerated examination (pph) service is requested, registration can be achieved in about 1 year. The standard patent term is 20 years from the filing date, subject to maintenance fees.
  • What is needed for your application?
  • Appliant’s Full Name and Address
  • Inventor’s Full Name and Address
  • Detailed Description of the Invention
  • Claims defining the scope of protection
  • Any drawings or diagrams supporting the invention
  • Priority information, if claiming priority from a previous filing
  • If based on a PCT application, providing PCT application details may suffice.

Our Filing Procedures

  • After we receive the necessary information (inventor details, invention description, claims, etc.), we will prepare a Power of Attorney for you to sign.
  • We will issue an Invoice for the services.
  • We will consult with you to finalize the claims and description.
  • Once we have the signed Power of Attorney and payment, we will proceed with the application within 2-3 business days.
  • We will provide a Filing Acknowledgement after filing.

Filing Request

  • To start a patent application, please send an email to kiyul@kiyul.co.kr with the required information (Inventor’s details, invention description, claims, etc.).