Trademark Registration In Korea

register a trademark in Korea, what documents do I need to provide, how long will it take to register, and how much does it cost?

Required Documents

Trademark Registration Application Form: This form should include details such as the applicant's name, address, and contact information123.

Proof of Applicant's Identity: If the applicant is a legal entity, a copy of the business license with a clear seal needs to be provided. If it is a natural person, a copy of the ID card is required. For overseas individuals, a copy of the passport suffices14.

Trademark Sample: A clear trademark pattern should be provided. If it is a color trademark, a color pattern is required123.

Specification of Goods or Services: You need to clearly define the goods or services for which the trademark will be used according to the Nice Classification123.

Power of Attorney: If you entrust an agent to handle the trademark registration, a signed power of attorney is necessary14.

Priority Document (if applicable): If you have previously applied for the same trademark in another country and wish to claim priority, you must submit the priority document within three months from the filing date of the trademark application in Korea14.

Registration Duration

Under normal circumstances, the entire registration process takes approximately 12 to 18 months. This includes formality examination, substantive examination, trademark publication, and handling of possible objections124.

The formality examination usually takes about half a month to one month. After passing the formality examination, the substantive examination generally requires 12 to 14 months1.

If there are no objections or the objections are not established during the three-month trademark publication period, the trademark will be successfully registered1.

Registration Costs

The cost of trademark registration in Korea generally includes application fees, examination fees, and registration fees, etc. The specific cost may vary depending on the type and number of trademarks and services applied for. The approximate cost for a single trademark application is around 7,500 yuan, and an additional 5,000 yuan is required for each additional classification1.