Renewing a Trademark Right in South Korea
- Renewal Period: Trademark rights in South Korea are initially granted for a period of 10 years. To maintain the trademark right beyond this initial period, you need to renew it. The renewal application can be submitted within 1 year prior to the expiration date.
- Application Submission: To renew your trademark right, you need to submit a renewal application to the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). This application can be filed either online through the KIPO website or through a physical application submitted to the KIPO office.
- Required Information: The renewal application typically requires information such as the registration number of the trademark, the applicant’s details, and any changes that might have occurred since the initial registration.
- Renewal Fee: A renewal fee is required when submitting the application. The fee amount varies depending on factors such as the number of classes of goods or services associated with the trademark.
- Examination and Confirmation: The KIPO will review the renewal application and relevant information. If everything is in order and the renewal fee has been paid, the trademark right will be renewed.
- Certificate of Renewal: Once the renewal is approved, the KIPO will issue a certificate of renewal confirming the extended validity of the trademark right.
- Subsequent Renewals: Trademark rights can be renewed for successive 10-year periods by following the same renewal procedure. It’s important to keep track of renewal deadlines to avoid the expiration of your trademark right.
Remember to ensure accurate and timely renewal to maintain your trademark protection