Global and Korean Intellectual Property Resources
Korean Intellectual Property Resources
Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO)
Website: www.kipo.go.kr
Description: The official government agency responsible for managing IP rights in Korea, including patents, trademarks, and designs.
Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency (KOIPA)
Website: www.koipa.re.kr
Description: Provides IP protection services, including assistance with IP disputes and enforcement.
Korea Patent Information (KIPRIS)
Website: www.kipris.or.kr
Description: A free online database for searching patents, trademarks, and designs registered in Korea.
Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA)
Website: www.kipa.org
Description: Offers support and promotion for inventors, including IP education and funding opportunities.
Korean Copyright Commission (KCC)
Website: www.copyright.or.kr
Description: Handles copyright issues, including registration, protection, and dispute resolution.
International Intellectual Property Resources
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Website: www.wipo.int
Description: WIPO is a global forum for IP services, policy, information, and cooperation. It offers international protection for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs through treaties such as the PCT, Madrid System, and Hague System.
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Website: www.uspto.gov
Description: The USPTO grants patents and registers trademarks in the United States. It provides resources and tools for IP protection and enforcement in the US.
European Patent Office (EPO)
Website: www.epo.org
Description: The EPO offers a centralized patent granting procedure for European countries and provides access to a comprehensive patent database (Espacenet).
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
Website: euipo.europa.eu
Description: EUIPO manages the registration of EU trademarks (EUTM) and registered Community designs (RCD), ensuring IP protection across European Union member states.
Japan Patent Office (JPO)
Website: www.jpo.go.jp
Description: The JPO is responsible for patents, utility models, trademarks, and design protection in Japan, providing extensive IP information and resources.
China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)
Website: english.cnipa.gov.cn
Description: The official agency for patent, trademark, and design protection in China. CNIPA offers services and information related to IP in China.
UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO)
Website: www.gov.uk/government/
Description: The official government body responsible for IP rights in the United Kingdom, including patents, trademarks, designs, and copyright.
Australian Government IP Australia
Website: www.ipaustralia.gov.au
Description: Administers IP rights and legislation in Australia, including patents, trademarks, designs, and plant breeder’s rights.
IP-Coster
Website: www.ip-coster.com
Description: An online platform providing IP cost estimates and filing information globally. IP-Coster facilitates the management of IP applications in multiple jurisdictions.