Korean IP service for foreign counsel
Korea PCT National Phase Entry
SODAM assists foreign applicants and associates with Korea PCT national phase entry, translation review, applicant and inventor information, claim strategy, and later Korean prosecution coordination.
When This Service Is Needed
1. Review Point
A PCT application should proceed into the Korean national phase.
2. Review Point
Translation accuracy, claim terminology, and filing information require Korean patent attorney review.
3. Review Point
Foreign counsel wants Korean prosecution strategy aligned with global portfolio objectives.
Key Issues We Review
- Korean translation consistency and technical terminology.
- Claim set selection, amendment planning, and later office action strategy.
- Applicant, inventor, priority, assignment, and formal information.
- Coordination between filing, examination request strategy, and commercial claim value.
Documents and Information to Send
- PCT publication, specification, claims, abstract, drawings, and sequence listing if applicable.
- International search report, written opinion, amendments, and informal comments if available.
- Applicant and inventor information, priority data, and assignment materials where relevant.
- Portfolio instructions, target claim scope, and known foreign prosecution strategy.
How SODAM Assists Foreign Counsel
- Review filing materials and Korean translation issues.
- Coordinate Korean national phase filing through Korean practice.
- Prepare for examination and later office action response strategy.
- Report filing status and prosecution options in English.
Related Korean IP Services
FAQ
- Is translation review important for Korea?
- Yes. Translation quality can affect claim interpretation, amendment options, examination, and later dispute positions.
- Should prosecution strategy be considered at filing?
- Yes. Claim structure and terminology should be aligned with expected Korean examination and commercial objectives.
- Can SODAM assist after national phase entry?
- Yes. SODAM can handle later office action responses, amendments, appeal strategy, and related Korean patent work.
Discuss a Korean IP Matter
Please send the relevant documents, procedural status, and the requested Korean IP work. SODAM will review the matter and respond with the appropriate next step.