The Unique Culture of Sarang IP Law Firm: Client Agency Studies at Monthly Conferences At Sarang IP Law Firm, we conduct regular studies on our client agencies during monthly conferences. This initiative is part of our commitment to providing tailored services and fostering deeper client relationships. Why We Study Our Clients In many organizations, workers…
Astonishing Facts about International Patent and Design Applications Applying for and registering a patent in Korea’s major trading partners—Europe, Japan, the US, and China—can cost approximately 100 million KRW. This cost applies to just four countries, not the entire world. However, the costs for application and registration themselves are not particularly high. In most cases,…
Trademark Registration: Key Considerations and Solutions Unlike patents or designs, trademarks do not protect inventions. Instead, they “choose and protect” marks that are valuable for branding purposes. However, trademark protection does not apply to all marks without exception. Certain marks cannot be exclusively used. For example, registering product descriptions or prominent place names would create…
The Importance of Prior Art Search for Patent Applications Conducting a prior art study is crucial for patenting a technology, as it serves multiple purposes: Assessing RegistrabilityPrior art establishes a standard to judge whether an invention is patentable. It also helps determine how to structure claims and prepare the patent document. Supporting Patent Disputes and…
Trademark Protection: What You Need to Know Unlike patents or designs, trademarks do not protect inventions. Instead, they identify and safeguard marks that serve as valuable brands for businesses. However, this protection is selective—it does not apply to all marks without exception. Certain marks cannot be exclusively used. For instance, using generic product descriptions or…
When is a Patent Necessary? The intellectual property (IP) registration system was created to prevent the unauthorized use of original technologies, designs, and trademarks, thereby safeguarding innovation. Patents play a vital role in protecting creativity and technological advancements. However, in practice, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) pursue patents simply because they feel they must,…
Introducing Attorney Yeong-ran Ha: Expert in Chinese Patent and Trademark Services At Sarang IP Law Firm, we are proud to have Attorney Yeong-ran Ha, a Chinese attorney with extensive experience and expertise in intellectual property law. Attorney Yeong-ran Ha’s Background Education: Graduated from two universities in China. Work Experience: Worked with major Chinese branches of…
Why do you want a patent? When asked this question, 90% of people say, “to protect their technologies and ideas.” However, the remaining 10% answer, “because it is necessary for business.” While the original purpose of patent rights is to protect and promote technological invention, modern patent law serves a broader purpose. For example, the…
Why Design Registration is Worth Considering Design registration, which protects the visual appearance of products, is often viewed as having lower necessity and effectiveness compared to patent or trademark protection. This perception arises because design rights cover a narrow scope, making it difficult to claim infringement when even slight differences exist between designs. Additionally, the…
Is Design Registration Worth It? Design registration, which protects the visual appearance of products, is often perceived as having lower necessity and effectiveness compared to patent or trademark protection. This is because design rights have a narrow scope, making it difficult to claim infringement when even minor differences exist between designs. Additionally, the nature of…