Patent Fee Schedule in Korea
Applied Exchange Rate
KRW per USD:
1400
Korea Patent Application Fees (Non-Provisional / Provisional Application)
| Service | Professional fee | Official fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filing application form and specification drafted in Korean with Korean IP Office | USD 200.00 | KRW 46,000 (USD 32.86) | |
| Filing application form and specification drafted in English with Korean IP Office | USD 200.00 | KRW 73,000 (USD 52.14) | |
| Disbursements | USD 50.00 | remittance fees and currency exchange fees |
Korea Patent Application Fees (Divisional Application / PCT National Phase Entry into Korea)
| Service | Professional fee | Official fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filing application form and specification drafted in Korean with Korean IP Office | USD 200.00 | KRW 46,000 (USD 32.86) | |
| Disbursements | USD 50.00 | remittance fees and currency exchange fees |
It is also possible to proceed with the filing without the Translation and Review services below. In such case, the application will be filed immediately without any review of the specification provided by the client.
Fees for Translation and Review for Patent Application
| Service | Professional fee | Official fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Translation of specification and abstract from English into Korean | USD 20.00 | Per 100 English words | |
| Translation of claims and drawings from English into Korean | USD 25.00 | Per 100 English words | |
| Formal check of Korean specification/abstract/drawings provided by client | USD 100.00 | ||
| Formal check of Korean claims provided by the client | USD 100.00 | ||
| Conversion to Korean IP Office-required HLZ file format and error checking (specification, etc.) | USD 100.00 |
Fees for Optional Requests for Patent Application
| Service | Professional fee | Official fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claiming convention priority | USD 100.00 | KRW 18,000 (USD 12.86) per priority claim | |
| Claiming benefit of grace period for prior disclosure of invention | USD 200.00 | Supporting documents and translation should be submitted later. | |
| Request for examination at the time of filing | KRW 166,000 (USD 118.57) (default) | An official fee of KRW 51,000 (USD 36.43) per claim is added | |
| Request for accelerated examination | USD 200.00 | KRW 200,000 (USD 142.86) | Supporting documents and translation should be submitted later. |
Fees for Patent Examination-Related Services
| Service | Professional fee | Official fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request for examination after the application date | USD 100.00 | KRW 166,000 (USD 118.57) (default) | An official fee of KRW 51,000 (USD 36.43) per claim is added |
| Filing a preliminary amendment after the application date | USD 100.00 | KRW 4,000 (USD 2.86) | Additional professional fees apply if translation and/or review is requested. |
| Examiner interview conducted at the Korean IP Office | At least USD 600.00 | Determined based on complexity and volume. | |
| Examiner interview conducted by phone at the applicant’s request | At least USD 300.00 | Determined based on complexity and volume. | |
| Preparing and filing documents related to the examiner interview | At least USD 300.00 | Determined based on complexity and volume. | |
| Disbursements | USD 50.00 | remittance fees and currency exchange fees |
Office Action Response Fees
| Service | Professional fee | Official fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Translation of Office Action into English | USD 30.00 per page | ||
| Providing attorney comments on the Office Action | At least USD 200.00 | Determined based on complexity and volume. | |
| Preparation and filing of a response in the format required by Korean IP Office | USD 300.00 | KRW 4,000 (USD 2.86) | The official fee is payable only if an amendment is filed. |
| Request for an extension of time | USD 100.00 | At least KRW 20,000 (USD 14.29) | Extension available up to 2 months |
| Disbursements | USD 50.00 | remittance fees and currency exchange fees |
Registration & Annual Fees
| Service | Professional fee | Official fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment of the registration fee and 1st–3rd year annuities | USD 100.00 (USD 50.00 if remitted before payment) | KRW 39,000 (USD 27.86) | An official fee of KRW 36,000 (USD 25.71) per claim is added |
| Courier forwarding of the registration certificate | USD 100.00 | KRW 10,000 (USD 7.14) | |
| Payment of 4th–6th year annuities | USD 100.00 (USD 50.00 if remitted before payment) | KRW 36,000 (USD 25.71) for each year | An official fee of KRW 20,000 (USD 14.29) per claim per year is added |
| Payment of 7th–9th year annuities | USD 100.00 (USD 50.00 if remitted before payment) | KRW 90,000 (USD 64.29) for each year | An official fee of KRW 34,000 (USD 24.29) per claim per year is added |
| Payment of 10th–12th year annuities | USD 100.00 (USD 50.00 if remitted before payment) | KRW 216,000 (USD 154.29) for each year | An official fee of KRW 49,000 (USD 35.00) per claim per year is added |
| Payment of annuities for 13th year and subsequent years | USD 100.00 (USD 50.00 if remitted before payment) | KRW 324,000 (USD 231.43) for each year | An official fee of KRW 49,000 (USD 35.00) per claim per year is added |
| Disbursements | USD 50.00 | remittance fees and currency exchange fees |
Transfer / Recordation Fees
| Service | Professional fee | Official fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer of a pending application by succession or merger | USD 150.00 | KRW 5,000 (USD 3.57) | |
| Transfer of a pending application by assignment or otherwise | USD 150.00 | KRW 11,000 (USD 7.86) | |
| Recordation of a change of name/address for applicant(s)/inventor(s) in a pending application | USD 150.00 | ||
| Recordation of a transfer of patent rights by succession or merger | USD 300.00 | At least KRW 35,600 (USD 25.43) | |
| Recordation of a transfer of patent rights by assignment or otherwise | USD 300.00 | At least KRW 81,600 (USD 58.29) | |
| Recordation of a change of name/address for patent owner(s) | USD 200.00 | ||
| Disbursements | USD 50.00 | remittance fees and currency exchange fees |
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