Patent Fee Schedule in Korea
Applied Exchange Rate
KRW per USD:
1,329.96
The rate above is the latest rate published by the Korea Eximbank, the same rate used on the application pages. It is shown to give approximate amounts in USD; the rate on the date of the invoice applies to the actual charge.
In addition to the fees shown in the tables below, a disbursement of USD 50.00 (remittance fees and currency exchange fees) is charged for every procedure.
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 34.59) | |
| Filing application form and specification drafted in English with Korean IP Office | USD 200.00 | KRW 73,000 (USD 54.89) |
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 34.59) |
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 translated by client | USD 100.00 | ||
| Formal check of Korean claims translated by 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 13.53) per priority claim | |
| Priority document for a priority claim for which a DAS access code cannot be used | USD 100.00 per claim | Where a DAS access code is available, no priority document is required and this fee is not charged. | |
| Claiming benefit of grace period for prior disclosure of invention (Disclosure Exception Request) | USD 200.00 | Supporting documents and translation should be submitted later. | |
| Request for examination at the time of filing | KRW 166,000 (USD 124.82) (default) | An official fee of KRW 51,000 (USD 38.35) per claim is added | |
| Request for accelerated examination | USD 200.00 per reason for accelerated examination | KRW 200,000 (USD 150.38) | 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 124.82) (default) | An official fee of KRW 51,000 (USD 38.35) per claim is added |
| Filing a preliminary amendment after the application date | USD 100.00 | KRW 4,000 (USD 3.01) | 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. |
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 3.01) | 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 15.04) | Extension available up to 2 months |
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 29.32) | An official fee of KRW 36,000 (USD 27.07) per claim is added |
| Courier forwarding of the registration certificate | USD 100.00 | KRW 10,000 (USD 7.52) | |
| Payment of 4th–6th year annuities | USD 100.00 (USD 50.00 if remitted before payment) | KRW 36,000 (USD 27.07) for each year | An official fee of KRW 20,000 (USD 15.04) 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 67.67) for each year | An official fee of KRW 34,000 (USD 25.56) 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 162.41) for each year | An official fee of KRW 49,000 (USD 36.84) 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 243.62) for each year | An official fee of KRW 49,000 (USD 36.84) per claim per year is added |
Transfer / Recordation Fees
| Service | Professional fee | Official fee (including taxes) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer of a pending application by succession or merger | USD 150.00 | KRW 5,000 (USD 3.76) | |
| Transfer of a pending application by assignment or otherwise | USD 150.00 | KRW 11,000 (USD 8.27) | |
| Recordation of a change of name/address for applicant(s)/inventor(s) in a pending application | USD 150.00 | ||
| (After registration) Recordation of the transfer of a patent right by corporate merger | USD 250.00 | KRW 35,600 (USD 26.77) | The translation fee for the certificate of merger is charged separately. |
| (After registration) Recordation of the transfer of a patent right by assignment | USD 250.00 | KRW 81,600 (USD 61.36) | The translation fees for the deed of assignment and the assignor's certificate of nationality (certificate of incorporation for a legal entity) are charged separately. |
| Recordation of a change of name/address for patent owner(s) | USD 200.00 |
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