Whistleblower reaps reward Korea has done much to turn around its reputation as a counterfeit hotspot. Emma Barraclough looks at the latest initiative
Speedier patent processes spur law change The Patent and Utility Model Law has been overhauled to augment KIPO's moves towards a streamlined application process. Patrick YangOh Kim and Tae Jun Suh of Yoon Yang Kim Shin & Yu examine the changes
Stricter rules for selection inventions Katie Kuiydong Lee and Peter K Paik review the standards of patentability for selection inventions in Korea in the light of recent court decisions