SEOUL - An applicant is no longer required to submit priority documents between the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), according to KASAN IP & Law Firm.
Automatic electronic exchange of priority documents for first filings at KIPO and first filings at the EPO have been implemented with effect from July 1, 2007.
Using the online system, applicants who wish to claim priority between KIPO and EPO can simply indicate the priority number in a patent application. KIPO and EPO will locate the priority documents on behalf of the applicant. This practice will improve the service quality and certainly save relevant costs.