This is a quarterly newsletter of recent developments in Korean intellectual property laws and policies from Kim & Chang.

This issue includes:

PATENT

• The Korea Trade Commission – Introduction and Recent Developments
• "Exports" to be Included as Patent or Utility Model Infringing Acts
• Changes to Korean Patent Term Extension System Coming Into Effect in July 2025
• Notable Changes to the Enforcement Rules of the Korean Patent Act and IPTAB Practice
• Supreme Court Rules That Infringement Damages Must Be Separately Assessed for Each IP Right Asserted in Infringement Litigation
• IP High Court's First Decision on Enhanced Damages for Willful Infringement
• Abusive Patent Lawsuits Expressly Added to KFTC Unfair Trade Practice Review Guidelines as Example of Illegal Conduct
• Korea Moves to Safeguard Its Technologies: Statutory Amendment and the Comprehensive Protective Plan

TRADEMARK, DESIGN, COPYRIGHT & UNFAIR COMPETITION

• Refurbishing Can Constitute Trademark Infringement
• Key Changes to the Korean Trademark Law to be Enacted in July 2025
• Recent Changes to the Design Protection Act and Design Practice
• Introduction of Labeling Obligation, Etc., of the AI Framework Act as Passed by the National Assembly

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