Overview

Korea Institute of Intellectual Property Promotion(KIPRO) is a public institution responsible for supporting the activities of KIPO(Korean Intellectual Property Office). KIPRO performs prior art searches, IPC assignments and prior trademark & design searches, etc. KIPRO also provides value-added IP information services, such as IP research, patent map, IP consulting and IP evaluating services, etc.

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CEO’s Message

Thank you for visiting our website, Korea Institute of Intellectual Property Promotion (KIPRO)

With the recent increase in the number of international patent suits, quality intellectual property has become a key factor in the success of businesses.


Therefore, intangible assets, such as patents, utility models, trademarks and designs, have become the core driving force for technological innovation and competitive advantage for every industry.


KIPRO(Korea Institute of Intellectual Property Promotion), a public institution affiliated with KIPO(Korean Intellectual Property Office), supports KIPO's policies and offers various patent information services such as IP research, analysis, evaluation and consulting, etc.


KIPRO takes pride in making every effort to meet the needs of clients by providing high quality patent information and developing various patent services.


KIPRO will continue to provide intellectual property information to industries, research laboratories and academia to encourage creativity, competitiveness and technological advancement.


We look forward to your continued interest and support.


Thank you.

CEO

About us

Activities

  • Prior art search, trademark & design search for KIPO
  • IP research and education
  • Patent information search for government-funded R&D projects
  • Patent Classification assignment
  • IP consulting services for technology assessment and trade
  • Publication and dissemination of IP information
  • Patent information search for the private sector

History

History
Aug. 2022 The Korea Institute of Intellectual Property Promotion(KIPRO) established
Jul. 2014 The PIPC relocated in Daejeon and Installed a branch in Seoul
Jul. 2011 The PIPC established
Dec. 2008 Designated as an institution specializing in prior art search for the PCT (Article 58, Patent Act)
May 2008 Designated as an institution specializing in design search for the KIPO (Article 59, Design Protection Act)
Apr. 2007 Designated as a public institution (Act on the Management of Public Institutions)
Feb. 2003 Designated as an institution specializing in trademark search for the KIPO (Article 51, Trademark Act)
Dec. 2001 The KIPI established (Article 32, Civil Act)
Jan. 2001 Designated as an institution for International Patent Classification assignment for the KIPO (Article 58, Patent Act)
Aug. 1996 Designated as an institution specializing in prior art search for the KIPO (Article 58, Patent Act)
Jul. 1995 The KIPRIC founded in affiliation with the KIPA (Article 21, Invention Promotion Act)
  • KIPRIC : Korea Industrial Property Rights Information Center
  • KIPA : Korea Invention Promotion Association
  • KIPI : Korea Institute of Patent Information
  • PCT : Patent Cooperation Treaty

Mission / Vision

Mission

Support the world’s best high-quality IP examination service and contribute to strengthening national competitiveness through intellectual property promotion and development

Vision

A global leader leading the digital economy and intellectual property promotion

Organization

President

Audit Department

Management Planning Office

  • Planning Coordination Department

  • Human Resources Management Department

  • Management Support Department

  • IT Support Department

Patent Business Division

  • Patent Business General Department

  • Convergence Research Department

  • Machinery & Construction Research Department

  • Chemistry & Biotechnology Research Department

  • Electricity & Communications Research Department

  • Semiconductor & Display Research Department

International Business Division

  • International Business General Department

  • Machinery International Research Department

  • Chemistry International Research Department

  • Electricity International Research Department

  • Communication International Research Department

IP Classification Division

  • IP Classification General Department

  • IP Classification Strategy Department

  • IP Classification Business Department 1

  • IP Classification Business Department 2

Trademark & Design Center

IP Cooperation Center

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Symbol

The symbol of the Korea Institute of Intellectual Property Promotion is a form emphasizing dynamic web-based services by combining an oval shape aiming at global services and a shape patterning English initials of the Korea Institute of Patent Information, which is the main institute. The symbol represents the identity of the KIPRO that provides patent information services quickly and accurately, and the philosophy and core value of the KIPRO that researches and practices all the time in order to offer better services for clients.

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MOUs

2024

2024 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Feb Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs Agreement on mutual business cooperation Agreement

2023

2023 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Feb Tech University of Korea Agreement on mutual business cooperation Agreement
May Chung Ang University Agreement on mutual business cooperation Agreement
Sep Korean American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association(US) Agreement on mutual business cooperation Agreement
Chungbuk National University Agreement on mutual business cooperation Agreement

2022

2022 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Mar Science and Technology Policy Institute Agreement on mutual business cooperation Agreement
Aug Korea Information Technology Research Institute Agreement on manpower training project Agreement
Sep 9 organizations in industrial complexes in the Chungcheong Agreement on mutual business cooperation Agreement
Oct Chungnam National University Industry Academic Collaboration Foundation Agreement for commercialization of public technology Agreement
Nov Gachon University Agreement on mutual business cooperation Agreement
Gwangju & Jeonnam Intellectual Property Specialist Training Center Agreement on manpower training project Agreement

2021

2021 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Mar Chungnam National University Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement
Sep ASAN Medical Center Agreement on mutual business cooperation Agreement
Nov SAFE DOC Agreement on the use of medical services Agreement
Daejeon Volunteer Center Public-private social contribution project (volunteer service) cooperation Agreement
Terranovis Agreement on mutual business cooperation Agreement

2020

2020 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Feb Soon Chun Hyang Univ - Industry Collabo Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement
Mar INNOBIZ Association & Hangil Patent Law Firm Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement
Aug Daejeon City and 8 Institutions Spreading the use of local currency Agreement
Korea Enterprise Data Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement

2019

2019 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Feb Korea Institute of Procurement Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement
May Korea Technology Transfer Agents Association Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement
Jun UAE & KIPO Mandate of the substantive patent examination for the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Agreement
Jul 12 Institutions for Regional Innovation Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement

2018

2018 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Aug Alumni Network of Science & Technology Institutes Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement
Sep Wert Intelligence / IPTIZEN Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement
Nov Korea Credit Guarantee Fund Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement

2017

2017 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Feb Small and Medium Business Convergence Federation Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement
Mar Dongguk graduate school of legal affairs Cooperation on the mutual exchange of lecture development and promotion Agreement
PECC Guangdong Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement
Aug Sungkyunkwan Univ - Industry Collabo Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement
Sep Seoul national Univ - Industry Collabo Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement
Dec LOTTE Members Patent services and mutual cooperation Agreement

2016

2016 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
May Korean American Intellectual Property Bar Association Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement
Government Excellent Products Association Cooperation for verification of patent technology application of excellent products Agreement
Jun Todagtodag Sponsorship and volunteering to contribute to the society Agreement
Jul Seoul Semiconductor Contract for the provision of patent information search services Contract
Aug Gachon Univ. Industry-Academic Collaboration Foundation Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement
Kyungpook Nat’l Univ. Hospital BMRI Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement
Sep Korea Drug Research Association Agreement on mutual business cooperation Agreement
Dec IPET Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement

2015

2015 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Jan Korea Automotive Technology Institute Contract for the provision of patent information search services Contract
Jun INNOBIZ Association Support for the Inno-Biz business via IP-Infrastructure and service Agreement
Jul Public Procurement Service Cooperation on procurement to check patents for MAS products Agreement
Sep Korea Federation of SMEs Cooperation to check patents for joint venture products Agreement

2014

2014 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Jan Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology Contract for the provision of patent information search services Contract
Korea Intellectual Property Strategy Agency Contract for the provision of patent information search services Contract
May Korea Association of Industry, Academy and Research Institute Contract for the provision of patent information search services Contract
IP Cube Partners Contract for the provision of patent information search services Contract
Jul Korea Venture Investment Corp Cooperation on patent information to promote startup investment Agreement
Aug Government Procurement Multiple Award Schedule Association Mutual cooperation for verification of patent technology application of products for procurement Agreement

2013

2013 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Apr Korea Institute of Robot & Convergence Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement
May Seoul Metropolitan City and 5 IP-related organizations Creation, protection and utilization of intellectual properties Agreement
Aug Korea Institute of Materials Science Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement
Eastern Social Welfare Society Sponsorship and volunteering to contribute to the society Agreement
Sep Korea Enterprise Data Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement
Oct KIPO, Daejeon Metropolitan City, Daejeon International Marketing Enterprise Construction of a Creative Economy base and IP Stronghold in Daedeok Innopolis Agreement

2012

2012 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Feb Samsung Fine Chemicals Contract for the provision of patent information search services Contract
Samsung Total Contract for the provision of patent information search services Contract
Apr Samsung Securities Contract for the provision of patent information search services Contract
Telecommunications Technology Association of Korea Essential patent acquisition, expansion of the base for essential patent acquisition, and search/analysis Agreement
May Korea Carbon Capture & Sequestration R&D Center Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement
July Asan Medical Center Provision and utilization of health information contents Agreement
Dec Seoul Nat’l Univ. of Science & Technology Increase in the exchange of IP rights and support for trainings Agreement

2011

2011 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Mar Korea Institute of Energy Research Contract for the outsourcing of patent information services Contract
IP Cube Partners Contract for the outsourcing of patent information services Contract
Apr Samsung Medison Contract for the outsourcing of patent information services Contract
Oct Kwangwoon Univ. Industry-Academic Collaboration Foundation Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement
Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearings Institute Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement
Nov Dong-A Univ. Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement
Landon IP (US) Establishment of a collaboration system for patent information services Agreement
Korean American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (US) Provision and utilization of patent information Agreement

2010

2010 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Feb Defense Agency for Technology & Quality Business agreement on the support for patent information search Mutual exchange of industrial information Agreement
Jun Korea Trade Network Establishment of an interactive cooperation system for the electronic documents project Agreement
Aug Hongik Univ. MIP Course Business agreement to foster specialists in IP rights Agreement
Oct Large & Small Business Cooperation Foundation Business agreement on the support for patent information search Consulting on IP rights Agreement
Dec Korea Institute of Construction Technology Business agreement on the search/analysis of IP rights Agreement

2011

2011 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Jan Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology Essential patent acquisition and management through R&D on knowledge economy Agreement
Samsung SDS Contract for the outsourcing of patent information services Contract

2009

2009 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Feb Changwon Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Gyeongnam Intellectual Property Center) Business agreement on prior art search Agreement
Mar Bucheon Industry Promotion Foundation Agreement on the provision of information about prior art and industrial technology Agreement
Apr Seoul Intellectual Property Center Business agreement on the support for prior art search Agreement
Jun Korea Institute of Science & Technology Evaluation and Planning Business agreement on search/analysis of IP rights Agreement

2008

2008 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Mar Bucheon Industry Promotion Foundation Agreement on the provision of patent information search services Agreement

2007

2007 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Jan Korea Institute of Construction & Transportation Technology Evaluation and Planning Extension of the expiration of agreement on new technology authentication Agreement
Mar Bucheon Industry Promotion Foundation Search/analysis of IP rights, and mutual exchange of information Agreement

2006

2006 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Jan Ulsan Industry Promotion Technopark Ulsan Innovation Cluster Promotion Task Force Agreement on the exchange of information about IP rights Agreement
Feb Hanyang Univ. Search/analysis of IP rights, and information exchange Agreement
Apr Sunchon Nat’l Univ. Search/analysis of IP rights, and mutual exchange of information Agreement
May Pohang Technopark Search/analysis of IP rights, and mutual exchange of information Agreement
Pohang Univ. of Science & Technology Search/analysis of IP rights, and mutual exchange of information Agreement
Chonnam Nat’l Univ. Search/analysis of IP rights, and mutual exchange of information Agreement
Sep Korea Disaster Prevention Association Regarding prior art search for new technology authentication Agreement
Agency for Technology & Standards, Pusan Nat’l Univ. Search/analysis of IP rights, and mutual exchange of information Agreement

2005

2005 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Feb Korea Institute of Industrial Technology Evaluation & Planning (ITEP) Search/analysis of IP rights, and information exchange Agreement
Apr Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials Business agreement on IP rightsContract for the provision of patent information search services Agreement Contract
May Korea Electronics Technology Institute Business agreement on IP rights Agreement
Jun Korea Industrial Technology Association Business agreement on IP rightsContract for the provision of patent information search services Agreement Contract
Korea Institute of Science & Technology Information (KISTI) Cooperation on the mutual exchange of information about patent technology, science and technology Agreement
July Gyeonggi Technopark Business agreement on IP rightsContract for the provision of patent information search services Agreement Contract
Sep Shinchon Valley Business agreement on the search/analysis of information about IP rights Agreement

2004

2004 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
July Korea Institute of Science & Technology (KIST) Business agreement on IP rightsContract for the provision of patent information search services Agreement Contract
Aug Korea Environment Management Corporation Business agreement on new technology authentication Agreement
Nov Institute for Information Technology Advancement (IITA) Business agreement on the evaluation of national R&D projects Agreement
Korea Institute of Geoscience & Mineral Resources Business agreement on IP rightsContract for the provision of patent information search services Agreement Contract

2003

2003 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Jan University Industrial Technology Force Agreement on the provision of patent information Agreement
May Busan Technopark Agreement on the provision of patent information search services Agreement
Jun Korea Institute of Construction & Transportation Technology Evaluation and Planning Business agreement on new technology authentication Agreement
Nov Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology Business agreement on IP rightsContract for the provision of patent information search services Agreement Contract
Korea Electric Association Business agreement on new technology authentication Agreement
Dec Korea Business Incubation Association Business agreement on the support for start-up companies Agreement

2002

2002 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Jun Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute Business agreement on IP rights Contract for the provision of patent information search services Agreement Contract
Aug Daejeon Small & Medium Business Support Center Business agreement on the support for patent application Agreement
Kyung Hee Univ. Technology Transfer Center/ Business Incubation Center Business agreement on the support for patent application Agreement
Oct Hanyang Univ. Technology Transfer Center Business agreement on technology transfer Agreement

2001

2001 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
Feb Gyeonggi Small & Medium Business Center Business agreement on patent information search services Agreement
May Sungkyunkwan Univ. Industry-Academic Cooperation Headquarter Business agreement on technology value evaluation Agreement
Jun Songdo Technopark Business agreement on technology transfer and evaluation Agreement
Korea Technology Transaction Association Business agreement on technology transaction and evaluation Agreement
Sep Korea Bio Technology Investment Business agreement Agreement
Nov Inha Univ. Technology Transfer Center Business agreement on technology transfer and value evaluation Agreement

2000

2000 MOUs
Month Companies Details Classification
May Korea Health Industry Dev’t Institute Business agreement on patent information search services Agreement
Interscience(Japan) Business consignment agreement Agreement
July YB Partners Agreement on the provision of patent technology evaluation services Agreement
BZeye.com Business agreement on technology evaluation services Agreement
Sep Korea Display Industry Association Business agreement on the provision of patent information Agreement
Nov Korea Technology Transaction Center Business agreement on technology value evaluation Agreement

Main Business

Support for KIPO's Patent Examination

The KIPRO contributes to the improvement of the KIPO's examination by searching and analyzing prior art of patents, utility models, trademarks and designs filed with the KIPO.

The KIPRO was designated as

  • an institution specializing in prior art search for the KIPO (1996).
  • an institution specializing in prior art search for the PCT for the KIPO (2008).
  • an institution for International Patent Classification assignment for the KIPO (2001).
  • an institution specializing in trademark search for the KIPO (2003).
  • an institution specializing in design search for the KIPO (2008).

※ PCT : Patent Cooperation Treaty

Prior Art Search

We provide prior art search and analysis services to help KIPO examiners establish the improvement in the quality of patent examinations and reduce the examination time period.

Prior Art Search

  • Prior art search for applications filed with the KIPO
  • Prior art search for PCT documents received by the KIPO

Patent Classification Assignment

We provide systematic classification services regarding patents, utility models and PCT documents in accordance with the international standards(IPC, CPC) to help KIPO examiners proceed with prompt and accurate examinations.

Patent Classification Assignment

  • Assigning appropriate patent classification codes(IPC, CPC) in the relevant technology fields
    • ※ IPC : International Patent Classification
    • ※ CPC : Cooperative Patent Classification

Prior Trademark & Design Search

We provide prior trademark & design search services for KIPO examiners to improve the quality of trademark & design examinations and reduce the examination time period.

  • Searching and analyzing prior trademarks & designs for KIPO examiners
  • Translating and classifying trademark application documents (written in English) under the Madrid system
  • Searching, analyzing and classifying figure trademarks for domestic applications
  • Classifying designs filed with the KIPO
  • Searching and classifying published design materials
  • Operating design map business (www.designmap.or.kr) for the KIPO

IP Information Service

We search, analyze, evaluate and provide you with critical IP information to support effective R&D and increase competitiveness.

kiwee provides patent information to meet our clients’ needs, including prior art searches, patent maps, patent statistical analyses, patent evaluations, patent consultations and patent education support.

Features

  • Prior Art Search Know How (conducted searches for the KIPO since 1996)
  • Patent Analysis Experts with over 10 Years of Experience in each Technology Field
  • Patent Agents and Experts holding Master's or Doctoral Degrees, and Patent Analysis Experts in each Technology Field
  • Distinguished Methods on Patent Search and Analysis
  • Customized Patent Search and Analysis Services

kiwee www.kiwee.or.kr

IP Research Service

We search and analyze published or registered patent documents from all over the world and provide reports on the patentability of our clients’ inventions, which they can utilize for an effective planning of their commercialization strategy.

  • Search for Patentability of Invention
  • Search for Technology Information
  • Search for Accelerated Examination
  • Search for Invalidation
  • Search for Certification of New Technologies
  • SDI(Selective Dissemination of Information) Service
  • Search for Design
  • PRV(Swedish Intellectual Property Office) Consulting Research Services

    The Korean Intellectual Property Office(KIPO) and the Swedish Intellectual Property Office(PRV) have a mutual agreement offering patent search services to our joint customenrs. PRV Consulting provides IP research services to KIPRO's customers.

    - Tel : +82-2-6915-6111, +82-2-6915-6168

    - E-mail : rocket95@kipro.or.kr

IP Consulting Service

We provide consulting services, including dispute management, patent maps and decisions regarding R&D direction, developing a comprehensive IP strategy by analyzing various aspects (company, technology, market, patent) to increase IP competitiveness.

  • IP Trend Analysis
  • Strategy on IP Acquisition
  • Evaluation of IP Portfolio
  • Customized IP Analysis

Patent Evaluation Service

(K-PEG : Korea Patent Evaluation & Grading)

We provide prompt and accurate evaluation services to help clients build effective strategies and determine whether or not to maintain their patents.

Patent Evaluation Service

K-PEG Utilization

  • Provide vast information recourses and portfolio analysis information to help clients determine whether or not to maintain their patents
  • Provide progressive strategies for clients by evaluating patents provided in and out of their companies
  • Provide selective evaluation services for clients by applying quality standards for evaluation and conducting patent trust and tender

Patent Statistics Service

(PSDS : Patent Statistics Data Service)

We provide various classification services and a wide range of patent statistical information for clients to proceed with related procedures without difficulty.

Patent Statistics Basic Data

  • Application, Publication and Registration Related Information, IPC․CPC․UPC Information, References, Priorities, Patent Family Information, Quotations, etc.
    • ※ IPC : International Patent Classification
    • ※ CPC : Cooperative Patent Classification
    • ※ UPC : U.S. Patent Classification

Patent Statistics Analysis Data

  • Quantitative Analysis Data (According to Technology, Country, Company and Year) and Patent Analysis Index, etc.

Overseas customer services

Premium Search Services for Overseas Customer

  • Validity Search

    Validity search can provide some prior art references that disclose claims that are infringed by the subject disclosure, enabling inventors/applicants to effectively take steps for patent dispute. All publicly available documents or evidence of public disclosure prior to the filing of the patent application are analyzed.

  • Patentability Search

    A patent search is a basic process used by an independent inventor before filing a patent application for his or her invention, or a company to manage its patent portfolio. Through this process, you can easily determine whether your idea is patentable and acquire useful information to enhance the patentability of your invention.

  • State of The Art Search

    State of the art search is broad analysis of the current state of a given technology area. This is useful if your company is considering entry into a new technological area, and is used by inventors and small companies to obtain a picture of the patent landscape. Results can be used as a navigation.

  • Documents Translation

    The Korean and Japanese language tend to be an obstacle to an U.S. applicant's IP strategy.

    Our translation service covers translation of Korean or Japanese documents into English in all technological areas.

  • Trademark / Design Search

    KIPRO has an in-house database for the trademark and design documents which is published by KIPO. We provide a Trademark and Design search service for KIPO and other private customers.

  • Asian Search

    The Korean Intellectual Property Office(KIPO) and the Swedish Intellectual Property Office(PRV) have a mutual agreement offering patent search services to our joint customers. Korea institute of intellectual Property Promotion(KIPRO) performs Patentabillity Search, Invalidity Search, and FTO Search based on Asian languages.

Korea Office (Seoul)
  • KIPRO ( Korea Institute of Intellectual Property Promotion )
  • Address : 11 yeonhui-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea (03985)
  • Tel : +82-2-6915-6111
  • E-mail : global@kipro.or.kr , rocket95@kipro.or.kr
US branch office (Washington D.C.)
  • IPKC ( IP Korea Center )
  • Address : 8500 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA, USA, 22182
  • Tel : +1-703-388-1066
  • E-mail : ipkc@ipkcenter.com

Our Strength

Our Strength
3+ Trilingual Researchers Korea, Japan, English Most of our professional researchers are capable of using three languages (English, Japanese, and Korean). We can search patents in original language for Korean, Japanese, and English documents with high accuracy. Also, we are continuously training our researchers to provide searches in Chinese.
20+ Years Know-How Since 1995, KIPRO has been designated as a specialized institution of prior art search for KIPO. We have provided more than 10,000 prior art search reports a year for private customers.
170+ Professional Researchers We have more than 170 professional researchers holding Doctoral or Master's degree on various technology fields.
600+ IP Specialist Researchers KIPRO is the biggest prior art search institute in Korea, having more than 600 expert researchers on various technology fields: Electronics, Telecommunications, Semiconductors, Automotive, Aerospace, Chemical, and Biological engineering and so on.
Kiwee Searching System KIPRO has its own prior art searching system (Kiwee) for professional researchers. The system covers patent database of South Korea, Japan, China, Europe, the United States and PCT.
  • Experts in Searching Prior Art and Their Know-how

    Since 1995, Korea Institute of Intellectual Property Promotion (KIPRO) has been designated as an institution of Prior Art Search for Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). We have 610 expert researchers including more than 170 professional researchers holding doctoral or master's degree on various technology fields which are Electronics, Telecommunications, Semiconductors, Automotive, Aerospace, Chemical, and Biological engineering and so on.

  • Searching Skills in Korean, Japanese, English and Chinese

    In 2007, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) adopted Korean patent document of KIPO as a minimum documentation for PCT international search document. Thus, it is necessary to search Korean patent document to get a more comprehensive prior art research. Most of our professional researchers are capable of using three languages (English, Japanese, and Korean), and we are continuously training our researchers to be confident in Chinese.

    As the importance of Northeast Asian (South Korea, Japan, and China) patent applications is growing, we are confident to say that KIPRO is the most suitable agency that could provide a more complete prior art search service.

  • Designated Institute for Prior Art Search of International Searching report

    Since 2008, KIPRO has been designated as an institution specializing in PCT prior art search by KIPO. We provide KIPO international searching reports and written opinions for PCT applications.

  • Optimization Service for litigation and Trial Case Support

    Our searching technology and know-how will lead your business, including important case of proceedings for Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) or Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), to be successful.

  • Global network

    KIPRO has signed an MOU with Korea Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), Japan Patent Information Organization (JAPIO) in Japan, Intellectual Property Publishing House (IPPH) in China, and Korean-American Intellectual property Bar Association (KAIPBA) in the United States. KIPRO also has partnership agreements with SIPO Patent Examination Guangdong Center in China. Lastly, KIPRO and the Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV) have a mutual agreement offering patent search services to global customers.


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Contact us

Main Office(Daejeon)

Location Info.

  • Address : 48, Munjeong-ro 48beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, Korea
  • Tel : +82-42-719-2400
  • Fax : +82-42-719-2450
  • E-mail : global@kipro.or.kr

Branch(Seoul)

Location Info.

  • Address : 11 Yeonhui-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea (03985)
  • Tel : +82-2-6915-6000
  • Fax : +82-2-6915-6050
  • E-mail : global@kipro.or.kr

PCT Korea Help Desk

Location Info.

  • Address : 8500 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
  • Tel : +1-703-388-1066
  • E-mail : pctkorea@pctkorea.com

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Comprehensive Patent Information Service

Provide comprehensive patent information service including patent search, analysis, evaluation, and statistics.

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Online Patent Evaluation Service

Provide objective evaluation service for patents granted in Korea and the US.

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PCT Korea Help-desk

Operate PCT HELP DESK for KIPO ISA and have the US branches for providing IP information service in the US

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