KTC Investigations of Unfair Trade Practices

We have extensive experience and know-how in all types of KTC cases, including those involving patents, utility models, trademarks, designs, copyrights and trade secrets.

KCS Customs Matters

We help clients cooperate with the KCS to block customs clearance of items that infringe intellectual property rights, report and register intellectual property rights with KCS, and conduct training to help customs officers identify infringing products.

KTC Investigations of Unfair Trade Practices

• Patent infringement on overseas supply, import of LNG gas compressor
• Patent infringement on import and sale of FinFET devices
• Patent infringement on import and sale of LCD monitors
• Patent infringement on export and production for export of LED packages
• Patent infringement on import and sale of certain LED packages
• Patent infringement on overseas supply, import and sale of focused ion beams
• Patent infringement on export and production for export of PTCA balloon catheter
• Patent infringement on export and production for export of photoconductive drums
• Patent infringement on import and sale of skateboards
• Patent infringement on import and sale of gemcitabine hydrochloride and pharmaceutical products containing the same
• Patent infringement on import and sale of display units in plasma TVs
• Trademark infringement on import and sale of watches
• Trademark infringement on import and sale of bicycle parts, components and maintenance tools
• Trademark infringement on import and sale of online games
• Design infringement on import and sale of engine generators
• Trademark and Design infringement on import and sale of brandy bottles

KCS Customs Matters

• Assisted companies in protecting patents, designs, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights in cooperation with the KCS
• Counseled multinational corporations on cooperating with the KCS to block customs clearance of goods allegedly infringing intellectual property rights
• Counseled companies on responding to infringement by blocking imports and eliminating distribution of infringing goods, through KCS actions and otherwise
• Worked with Incheon Customs to seize counterfeit refurbished phones 
• Worked with Incheon Customs to seize counterfeit electronic products including wireless earphones and adapters
• Worked with Incheon and Pyeongtaek Customs to seize counterfeit hairdryers and other products
• Worked with Gunsan Customs to seize counterfeit golf club grips before customs clearance and in the market
• Worked with Busan Main Customs to seize counterfeit perfumes
• Worked with Incheon Customs to seize counterfeit bags, wallets, shoes, and scarves
• Worked with Incheon Customs to seize counterfeit toy figures