Filing rules by country

South Korea

Patent filing & translation requirements

Below we’ve listed the patent filing and translation requirements. Whilst we endeavour to ensure these regulations remain up-to-date, they are subject to change. We advise you check with the local patent office or relevant counsel regarding any questions about country specific regulations.

PCT Route: filing & translation requirements

Language

Korean

Filing Deadline

31 months

Filing Extension

No
N/A

Translation Extension

1 month
Korean translation the title is due at filing
Yes, should be filed the same time the national phase application is filed.
1 Month extension available + further 1 month extension.Original Required? Yes for general POAs. No for individual POAsNotarized? NoLegalized? No

Power of Attorney

General POA Accepted

Yes
No
N/A

Assignments Required

Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing

No

Claims Amendment Possible at Filing

No. The original claims are required at filing. If a request for examination is simultaneously filed, an amended claim set can also be submitted at filing.

Fee for Amending Claims at Filing

N/A
Due within 3 years from the international filing date
N/A

Request for Examination Deadline

Can Examination be requested at filing?

Yes
Yes
N/A

Patent Prosecution Highway

Direct Route: filing & translation requirements

Language

Korean

Filing Deadline

12 months

Filing Extension

No

Translation Extension

2 months, if an English specification is submitted at the 12 month filing deadline
N/A
Yes, should be submitted at the time of filing
1 Month extension available + further 1 month extension.Original Required? Yes for general POAs. No for individual POAsNotarized? NoLegalized? No

Power of Attorney

General POA Accepted

Yes
No
N/A

Assignments

Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing

No

Amended Claims Submitted at Filing

Yes

Fee for Amending Claims at Filing

Yes
Due within 3 years from filing date
N/A

Request for Examination Deadline

Can Examination be requested at filing?

Yes
Yes
N/A

Patent Prosecution Highway

16 months from earliest priority date, Certified Copy, No translation required
N/A

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