A
device which relates to the shape, structure
of an article or a combination of articles
is protected upon the registration of a utility
model pursuant to the Utility Model Law. The
device also must satisfy the same basic criteria
of invention and be a creation of a technical
idea utilizing the laws of nature.
Applications for utility models are not subject
to substantive examination, except for the
Formality and Basic requirements Examination.
Furthermore, an applicant for a utility model
registration can make a dual application,
one for a utility model registration and the
other for a patent on the same invention.
By this dual application, quick protection
can be obtained through a utility model registration
without substantive examination, and simultaneously
more definite protection for a longer term
can be obtained through the grant of a patent
with substantive examination.
The term of a utility model is 10 years from
the filing date.
The registration process for utility models is the same as that for patents.
Central P.O. Box 926
Seoul, Korea
TEL: +82 2 2183 0050 / FAX: +82 2 2183 0060 / e-mail :lhipo@leespat.com
Utility Models
The registration process for utility models is the same as that for patents. 
