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Particular emphasis was placed on strengthening Korea's digital IP infrastructure and expanding the use of AI and data across IP administration.
Major initiatives included upgrading the national IP search platform, opening AI-ready IP datasets, applying AI to patent trial and appeal services.
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In February 2025, MOIP launched a fully upgraded version.
The upgrade introduced unified searching of domestic and overseas IP information, redesigned search menus and results pages, responsive displays for PCs, tablets and smartphones, and an integrated Korean-English interface.
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In 2008, Korean patent literature was included in the PCT minimum documentation, which must be mandatorily consulted by patent offices worldwide during international patent examinations.
This inclusion highlighted the importance of maintaining the quality of MOIP’s search databases.
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The KPA is an English-language abstract of the main contents of inventions published in the Korean Patent Gazette, designed to enable foreign examiners and users to understand them quickly and accurately.
Each abstract consists of bibliographic data, a summary, and a representative drawing.
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Information on the following topics is desired:
- PatentNet System (KIPOnet)
Since 1999, MOIP has been operating the PatentNet KIPOnet, its integrated IP administration system.
The application system IP administration segment comprises 35 patent administration systems covering the filing, registration, examination, and trial and appeal processes , while the general administrative for patents, utility models, trademarks, and industrial designs.
The general administration segment consists of 10 systems, including knowledge management, performance management, and the official website.
- AI-based Digital Patent Trial and Appeal System
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Through the International Intellectual Property Training Institute (IIPTI), MOIP expanded customized training for businesses, universities, and other participants across the IP ecosystem, while strengthening specialized and digital education in emerging technologies, invention education, IP valuation and finance, and IP administration.
- Publications for Users
MOIP produced and distributed English-language brochures and guidebooks for KIPRIS and KIPRISplus.
It also posted videos on YouTube introducing the latest updates and explaining how to use the services.
In addition, MOIP promoted broader discussion on the utilization and dissemination of industrial property information through a National Assembly forum on the promotion and dissemination of industrial property information in July 2025 and the IP Information Policy Forum in November.
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The projects include high-level policy dialogue, expert consultations, capacity-building seminars, and on-site workshops, sharing Korea’s experience and expertise in IP policies, digital administration systems, and emerging technologies.
- Patent Information Expo (PATINEX)
MOIP holds the annual PATINEX (PATent INformation EXpo), featuring keynote speeches and lectures by domestic and international experts on major patent information issues.
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