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Filing yourself in South Korea can work in simple cases. For anything more complex, professional help can save time, budget, and headaches.
Straightforward hassle free services. We strive to make it easy.
An IP consultant will be assigned to you, through whom you will be able to request all your IP services
Regardless of the amount of countries you need assistance in, we will be able to cover it. We work in over 180 jurisdictions
All prices are clear and without hidden costs. We have competitive and straightforward pricing
Our team is standing by to clarify any questions you may have regarding trademarks and IP in any country of the world
The cost to register a trademark in South Korea is US$ 490 for the first class, plus US$ 490 for each additional class.
In South Korea, a final registration fee of US$ 700 applies for the first class and US$ 700 for each additional class. This payment will only be due in case of successful registration.
This includes both the official KIPO fees and iGERENT’s professional service fees.
When you work with iGERENT, we handle everything:
You’ll also benefit from:
With iGERENT, your trademark registration in South Korea is simple, secure, and fully compliant.
To register a trademark in South Korea, you must appoint a local representative. This requires an original signed Power of Attorney (PoA) authorizing your Korean attorney or agent to act before KIPO.
Your attorney will also need:
In most straightforward cases, no additional certificates are required at filing, but there is an important practical detail: the standard official fee usually covers up to 20 items per class. Including more items may trigger additional costs.
If KIPO later requests clarifications, priority documents, or other supporting materials, our team will guide you step by step and help you prepare everything needed so your application remains complete and fully compliant.
For a straightforward case, the average time for trademark registration in South Korea is around 11 months from filing to registration.
This is an approximate timeframe and may be longer if, for example:
Regardless of how long it ultimately takes, your dedicated consultant will monitor the status of your application and notify you of every important update, so you never have to worry about deadlines, responses, or follow-ups.
Once your trademark is registered in South Korea, it is protected for ten (10) years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in further periods of ten (10) years.
Renewal may be requested during the year preceding the expiry date, and it can also be filed within six (6) months after expiration, subject to late renewal fees. Your registration and certificate serve as official proof of ownership, which is essential both for enforcement and for any commercial transactions involving the mark (licensing, assignments, franchising, etc.).
To keep your rights active without worrying about dates or procedures, you can rely on our Trademark Renewal Service in South Korea, and let us handle reminders, filings, and all formalities on your behalf.
Yes. If a third party applies for a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to yours for related goods or services, you can file an opposition in South Korea.
The opposition period is two (2) months from the date the application is published in the Trade Marks Journal.
The likelihood of success will depend on factors such as:
Our team can help you assess whether an opposition is worthwhile, prepare the necessary arguments and evidence, and define an effective strategy to protect your position in the Korean market.
Use is not required to file or obtain a trademark registration in South Korea. However, use becomes essential after registration.
If the mark is not used for a continuous period of three (3) years—either from the date of registration or during the three years preceding a non-use cancellation action—the trademark becomes vulnerable to cancellation for non-use.
To avoid this risk:
If proof of use or additional documentation is ever required, iGERENT will guide you through the process and help you prepare everything needed to maintain and defend your rights.
Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in South Korea means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.
South Korea recognizes three-dimensional (3D) trademarks, allowing protection for distinctive product shapes or packaging.
To register a 3D mark, you must file the application with KIPO Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and provide clear drawings or photographs of the shape from multiple angles (typically several views) so the mark can be fully understood. The shape must be:
KIPO applies stricter distinctiveness criteria to non-traditional marks such as 3D shapes. If the shape is considered purely functional or too commonplace, the mark may be refused. In borderline cases, evidence of acquired distinctiveness through use in South Korea can be decisive to obtain registration.
If you’re considering filing a 3D trademark in South Korea, feel free to contact us for a free, no-obligation assessment so we can review your case and recommend the best filing strategy.
