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IP NewsLG Chem feud with SK Innovation over battery lawsuit
LG Chem Ltd. (“LG Chem”) and SK Innovation Co., Ltd. (“SK Innovation”) are engaging in domestic and overseas legal battles over EV batteries. In the global market in this field,...
IP NewsPartial Revision of the Enforcement Decree and the Enforcement Rules of the Korean Patent Act
(1) Adjustment of the subject matter of prioritized examination (No. 29955 of the Presidential Decree)
IP NewsTrend of IPR Application/Registration - Recent 5 years
Patent and utility model filings peaked (at 222,405) in 2015, and then the number continuously decreased for the following two years (216,597 in 2016 and 211,584 in 2017), and s...
IP NewsPrecedent review: Acknowledgement of trademark infringement by “me-too” product (Patent Court Decision October 2, 2019)
Precedent review: Patent Court Decision No. 2019Huh2868 rendered on October 2, 2019
IP NewsGuidelines about survey of trademark recognition by consumers
In a trademark dispute, it is necessary to determine whether a trademark has a strong or weak recognition, whether a trademark has obtained recognition by use, whether a tradema...
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