Monday IPDate February 24, 2025

World IP news: from Thailand and Korea

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Thailand Adjusts Various Fees

The Thai Department of Intellectual Property has announced adjustments to various fees related to international applications. Effective February 1, 2025, these changes will apply to international application fees, international search fees, processing fees and late payment fees.

Patent news

KIPO: Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the Design Protection Act to Ensure the “True Creator” of the Design

The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) has announced the partial amendments to the Enforcement Rule of the Design Protection Act, effective February 12, 2025. The aim of the amendments is to ensure accurate identification of the true creator in design applications and to improve the efficiency of national R&D achievement management.