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[특허정책] Priority examination of semiconductor technology patent applications is conducted… Average examination period of 2.5 months: Patent News

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The Korean Intellectual Property Office accepts patent applications in the field of semiconductor technology that is researched, developed or manufactured in Korea. 11month 1of day 1Designated as an annual priority review target.

In a situation where competition for technological hegemony around the world is intensifying, this measure is to strengthen the global competitiveness of Korean companies involved in semiconductors,, Research and Development Institute, In case universities, etc use priority screening, Semiconductor general exam period last year 12.7months to approx. 10Average Fast Month 2.5I was able to get a patent examination in a month.

Priority exam is for applications directly related to semiconductor technology. Patent classification related to semiconductors(CPC)should be assigned as the main classification and Semiconductor related products in Korea, Application for a company that manufactures or prepares to manufacture a device, etc. Application filed by an organization performing research and development supported by a national research and development project; or Act on Special Measures for Strengthening and Protecting the National Competitiveness of Strategic High-tech IndustrySemiconductor specialization by university or graduate school(Including an Institute for Collaboration between Industry and the University)All application requirements must be met..

This measure is designed to support the preferential examination of advanced technologies important for strengthening the national economy and national competitiveness, such as semiconductors.·In amending the Enforcement Decree of the Model Utilities Act 11month 1Coercion occurred with fear of work.

The revised Enforcement Decree introduces a method whereby the Korean Intellectual Property Office Commissioner determines and publishes the subject of the priority examination and the application period so that semiconductor technology can not only be expanded to other advanced technologies in the future, but also in the future..

together, Patent·In addition to the priority examination for advanced technologies such as semiconductors, the public notice on the request for priority examination of utility models has also been revised. 4As a priority review related to the car industrial revolution, blockchain technology and the Public Procurement Service Request to designate an innovative prototypeApplications from these confirmed companies were also designated as subject to priority examination..

Insil Lee, Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office This measure to support the rapid acquisition of patents at a time when governments across the government are strengthening support for the semiconductor sector to revive the Korean economy can be a priming agent.He saidThe Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) is rapidly granting patents in the semiconductor field despite the limited manpower situation.·In order to conduct an accurate examination, we will promptly hire retired personnel from the semiconductor field as professional examiners and proceed without any obstacles.He said.