Source: KIPO
Date: March 24, 2011
- The Korean Industrial Property Office (KIPO) prepared a 'Remedy for patent proceedings influenced by recent big earthquakes and tsunami in Japan -
The KIPO announced a plan that remedies the damages which applicants for patents, utility models, designs and trademarks who suffered huge losses from the recent big earthquake and tsunami could receive by not taking normal proceedings.
First, the deadline for filing arguments or amendments may be extended more than 4 times.
Second, the deadline for filing an appeal against a decision of rejection before the Intellectual Property Tribunal (IPT) may be extended without any limitation on number and period.
Third, the deadline for filing a suit against a decision of the IPT before the Patent Court may be extended by 30 days.
Fourth, the non-observation of a deadline for filing an appeal against a decision of rejection, a deadline for filing a retrial, a deadline for filing an amendment and a deadline for payment of patent fees may be cured within 14 days after the date on which the unavoidable reasons ceased to exist.
Fifth, a suspension of examination may be demanded each by 2 months without any limitation on number.
DATE :
13-05-18
