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ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE TRADEMARK ACT
[Enforcement Date 09. Jul, 2019.] [Presidential Decree No.29826, 11. Jun, 2019.,
Partial Amendment]
특허청 (심판정책과)042-481-5583
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2023.03.06
법제처                                                            1                                                       국가법령정보센터
「ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE TRADEMARK ACT」 
ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE TRADEMARK ACT 
[Enforcement Date 09. Jul, 2019.] [Presidential Decree No.29826, 11. Jun, 2019., Partial Amendment] 
특허청 (심판정책과) 042-481-5583 
특허청 (상표심사정책과) 042-481-5377 
 
Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters delegated by the Trademark Act and
those necessary for the enforcement of thereof.
 
Article 2 (Classification of Marks) Marks under Article 2 (1) 2 of the Trademark Act (hereinafter referred to
as the "Act") shall be classified as follows: 
1. A sign, word, numeral, figure, design, three-dimensional form, combination of these elements, or each of
these elements with color added; 
2. Visually perceivable marks, such as a single color, combination of colors, hologram, or continuous
movement; 
3. Visually imperceivable marks, such as sound or smell.
 
Article 3 (Matters to be Included in Articles of Incorporation concerning Use of Collective
Marks) (1) "Matters concerning the use of the collective mark prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article
36 (3) of the Act means the following:
1. Qualification for and conditions of membership of members of an organization that uses a collective mark,
and the withdrawal of members therefrom; 
2. Conditions of the use of a collective mark;
3. Sanctions against persons who violate the conditions of use under subparagraph 2;
4. Other matters necessary to use a collective mark.
(2) In cases of a collective mark with geographical indication, relevant articles of incorporation shall include
the following in addition to matters under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1):
1. Particular quality, reputation, or other characteristics of goods;
2. Essential correlations between the geographic environment and a particular quality, reputation, or other
characteristics of goods; 
3. The area regarding which a geographical indication is used;
4. Own standards for the management of and a plan to maintain and manage a particular quality, reputation,
or other characteristics of goods. 
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Article 4 (Matters to be Included in Documents Stipulating Matters concerning Use of
Certification Marks) (1) "Matters concerning the use of the certification mark prescribed by Presidential
Decree" in Article 36 (4) of the Act means the following:
1. Quality, the place of origin, production methods, or other characteristics (hereinafter referred to as "quality,
etc.") of goods a person intends to certify; 
2. Conditions of the use of a certification mark;
3. Sanctions against persons who violate the conditions of use under subparagraph 2;
4. Other matters necessary to use a certification mark.
(2) Documents proving that a person can certify and manage quality, etc. under Article 36 (4) of the Act shall
include the following:
1. Standards, procedures, methods, etc. for testing and inspecting the quality, etc. of goods the person
intends to certify; 
2. Specialized equipment, professional manpower, etc. necessary to certify and manage the quality, etc. of
goods the person intends to certify; 
3. Oversight, supervision, etc. of users of a certification mark;
4. Other matters objectively proving that the person can certify and manage the quality, etc. of goods he or
she intends to certify. 
 
Article 5 (Documents Proving Goods Correspond to Definition of Geographical Indication) A
person who intends to obtain registration of a collective mark with geographical indication or a certification
mark with geographical indication shall submit the following documents proving that goods correspond to
the definition of a geographical indication pursuant to Article 36 (5) of the Act in addition to the documents
under paragraph (3) or (4) of that Article: 
1. Documents concerning a particular quality, reputation, or other characteristics of goods;
2. Documents concerning substantial correlations between the geographic environment and a particular
quality, reputation, or other characteristics of goods; 
3. Documents concerning an area regarding which a geographical indication is used.
 
Article 6 (Hearing of Opinions on Applications for Registration of Certification Mark) Where
necessary to examine an application for registration of a certification mark, the Commissioner of the Korean
Intellectual Property Office may hear opinions of related administrative agencies or persons who have
extensive knowledge of and experience in goods on the following matters, or request them to provide
cooperation by such as submitting information:법제처                                                            3                                                       국가법령정보센터
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1. Matters concerning the quality, etc. of goods an applicant intends to certify;
2. Matters concerning whether an applicant for registration of a certification mark has the ability to certify
and manage the quality, etc. of the relevant goods; 
3. Other matters concerning requirements for registration of a certification mark.
 
Article 7 (Hearing of Opinions of Local Governments concerning Application for Registration
of Collective Mark with Geographical Indication) (1) Where necessary to examine an application for
registration of a collective mark with geographical indication, the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual
Property Office may hear the opinion of a related local government on the following matters, or request it to
provide cooperation by such as submitting information:
1. Matters concerning the production, manufacture, processing, and distribution of the relevant goods on
which a geographical indication may be used (hereinafter referred to as "goods corresponding to a 
geographical indication"); 
2. Matters concerning the current status of goods on which a geographical indication is used, such as the
producers’ association of goods corresponding to a geographical indication; 
3. Matters concerning whether an applicant is qualified or has the ability to represent producers, etc. in the
area; 
4. Other matters concerning requirements for registration of a collective mark with geographical indication,
such as essential correlations among the characteristics of goods corresponding to a geographical 
indication, the geographic environment, and a particular quality of goods. 
(2) The head of a local government having jurisdiction over an area regarding which a geographical
indication is used may submit his or her opinion on the following matters to the Commissioner of the Korean
Intellectual Property Office with respect to an application for registration of a collective mark with the
relevant geographical indication:
1. Whether an applicant is qualified or has the ability to represent producers, etc. in the area in relation to
the production, manufacture, processing, and distribution of goods corresponding to a geographical 
indication; 
2. Whether the characteristics of goods corresponding to a geographical indication, an area regarding which
a geographical indication is used, and its own standards for management, etc. are appropriate. 
(3) If necessary to appropriately protect a geographical indication, the head of a local government having
jurisdiction over an area regarding which a geographical indication is used may consult with an applicant or
make adjustment.법제처                                                            4                                                       국가법령정보센터
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Article 8 (Transfer of Application for Registration of Collective Mark) (1) A person who intends to
obtain permission to transfer an application for registration of a collective mark pursuant to the proviso of
Article 48 (7) of the Act shall submit an application for permission to transfer such application prescribed by
Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual
Property Office along with the following documents: 
1. Documents proving the merger of corporations;
2. Articles of incorporation of a corporation that survives the merger (referring to ones which include matters
concerning the use of the collective mark under the subparagraphs of Article 3). 
(2) A person who intends to obtain permission to transfer an application for registration of a certification
mark pursuant to the proviso of Article 48 (8) of the Act shall submit an application for permission to transfer
such application prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to the Commissioner
of the Korean Intellectual Property Office along with the following documents:
1. Documents proving that an application for registration of a certification mark is transferred along with
affairs concerning such certification mark; 
2. Articles of incorporation or the rules under Article 36 (4) of the Act which will be used by a person who is
to acquire an application for registration of a certification mark; 
3. Documents stipulating matters concerning the use of the certification mark under Article 4 (1);
4. Documents proving that an applicant can certify and manage the quality, etc. of goods he or she intends
to certify under Article 4 (2). 
 
Article 9 (Qualification of Examiners) (1) A person who may become an examiner under Article 50 (1) of
the Act shall be the person who has completed a training course for examiners at the International
Intellectual Property Training Institute, who is a public official of the Korean Intellectual Property Office or any
of the following agencies under its jurisdiction: Provided, That a person who may be appointed as an
examiner designated as a position open to candidates under Article 28-4 (1) of the State Public Officials Act
shall be the person who meets requirements to perform duties established pursuant to paragraph (2) of that
Article, and a person who may be appointed as an examiner designated as a position publicly recruited
under Article 28-5 (1) of that Act shall be the person who meets requirements to perform duties established
pursuant to paragraph (2) of that Article:
1. A member in general service of the Senior Executive Service;
2. A State public official in general service of at least Grade V;
3. A State public official in general service of Grade VI (limited to a person who meets qualification standards
for professional public officials subject to term limits of Grade A or B under attached Table 4-2 of the 법제처                                                            5                                                       국가법령정보센터
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Decree on the Appointment of Public Officials). 
(2) A person qualified as a patent attorney, who is a public official (including a member in general service of
the Senior Executive Service) corresponding to Grades of qualification of examiners under the subparagraphs
of paragraph (1), may become an examiner, notwithstanding the main sentence of paragraph (1), with the
exception of its subparagraphs.
(3) The Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office shall prescribe matters concerning training
for examiners under the main sentence of paragraph (1), with the exception of its subparagraphs.
 
Article 10 (Criteria for Registering Specialized Institutions) (1) The Commissioner of the Korean
Intellectual Property Office shall register a corporation that fully meets the following requirements as a
specialized institution pursuant to Article 51 (2) of the Act: Provided, That this shall not apply to a
corporation the registration of which as a specialized institution has been revoked pursuant to Article 52 (1) 1
of the Act, or a corporation to which a former executive officer of such corporation at the time of revocation
belong, for which two years have not passed since its registration was revoked: 
1. It shall possess equipment necessary for conducting its affairs referred to in the subparagraphs of Article
51 (1) of the Act; 
2. It shall secure dedicated human resources and organizational structure capable of conducting its affairs
referred to in the subparagraphs of Article 51 (1) of the Act; 
3. It shall have standards for handling affairs that may ensure the independence and fairness in conducting
its affairs; 
4. It shall have a security system in place to prevent divulgence of confidential information related to its
affairs. 
(2) A corporation that intends to be registered as a specialized institution pursuant to Article 51 (2) of the Act
shall submit an application for registration of a specialized institution to the Commissioner of the Korean
Intellectual Property Office, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
(3) Detailed criteria for securing equipment, dedicated human resources, and organizational structure under
the subparagraphs of paragraph (1); standards for handling affairs; detailed criteria for the security system;
and other matters necessary for registering and operating a specialized institution shall be prescribed and
publicly notified by the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 29826, Jun. 11, 2019]
 
Article 11 (Affairs of Specialized Institution) (1) "Affairs prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as the
examination of the use of a trademark" in Article 51 (1) 3 of the Act means the following affairs:법제처                                                            6                                                       국가법령정보센터
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1. Examination of the use of trademarks;
2. Examination of transactions of goods;
3. Translation of applications for international trademark registration;
4. Compilation and management of data for the examination of trademarks;
5. Surveys on the objective perceptibility of trademarks;
6. Other affairs the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office deems necessary to examine
applications for trademark registration. 
(2) A specialized institution shall fairly conduct affairs entrusted by the Commissioner of the Korean
Intellectual Property Office pursuant to Article 51 (1) of the Act, and promptly notify him or her of the
outcome of conducting such affairs.
(3) Where the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office deems that it is necessary to conduct
an additional survey, etc. on the outcome of conducting such affairs notified pursuant to paragraph (2), he or
she may entrust the head of such specialized institution with affairs again, specifying the scope of the survey,
etc.
 
Article 11-2 (Management and Evaluation of Affairs of Specialized Institutions) (1) "Dedicated
institution prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 51 (3) of the Act means an institution or organization
recognized by the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office as having professionals, a
dedicated organizational structure, and a security system necessary for managing and evaluating the affairs
of specialized institutions referred to in Article 51 (2) of the Act. 
(2) Detailed criteria for the professionals, dedicated organizational structure, and security system referred to
in paragraph (1), the scope of affairs to be conducted by a dedicated institution, and other details necessary
for operating a dedicated institution shall be prescribed and publicly notified by the Commissioner of the
Korean Intellectual Property Office.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 29826, Jun. 11, 2019]
 
Article 12 (Applications Eligible for Preferential Examination) "Where urgent management of an
application for trademark registration is deemed necessary, which is prescribed by Presidential Decree,
because an applicant uses a trademark for the registration of which an application has been filed on all the
designated goods" in Article 53 (2) 2 of the Act means any of the following cases: <Amended by Presidential
Decree No. 29826, Jun. 11, 2019>
1. Where it is evident that an applicant for trademark registration uses or is ready to use the trademark,
application for registration of which was filed in relation to all designated goods; 법제처                                                            7                                                       국가법령정보센터
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2. Where an applicant for trademark registration receives a written warning under Article 58 (1) of the Act
from another applicant for trademark registration in relation to the relevant application for trademark 
registration; 
2-2. Where an applicant for trademark registration receives an objection from another trademark right holder
in relation to the relevant application for trademark registration; 
3. Where an applicant for trademark registration gives a written warning under Article 58 (1) of the Act in
relation to the relevant application for trademark registration; 
4. Where an applicant filed an application for trademark registration that forms the basis of an international
application under the Madrid Protocol (hereinafter referred to as the "Madrid Protocol") under Article 167 
of the Act, in which case the date of the international registration or subsequent designation under the 
Madrid Protocol has been registered in the International Register; 
5. Where an application is filed for registration of a collective mark by a corporation jointly incorporated by
small and medium entrepreneurs under Article 9-2 (1) 2 of the Government Procurement Act; 
6. Where an application for trademark registration that forms the basis for claiming priority under the treaty
is filed, in which case procedures concerning an application accompanied by the claim of priority, are being 
followed at a foreign patent agency; 
7. Where the holder of a registered trademark which has expired due to the expiration of the duration
thereof files an application for trademark registration, the mark and designated goods of which are all 
identical to the mark and designated goods of such registered trademark; 
8. Where a person intending to apply for preferential examination has entrusted a specialized institution
prescribed and publicly notified by the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office to examine 
whether any prior trademark exists in relation to a trademark, an application for registration of which has 
been filed, and has requested such specialized institution to notify the Commissioner of the outcomes of 
the examination. 
 
Article 13 (Application for Preferential Examination) (1) A person who intends to file an application for
preferential examination under Article 53 (2) of the Act shall submit an application for preferential
examination prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to the Commissioner of
the Korean Intellectual Property Office along with documents prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of
Trade, Industry and Energy.
(2) Upon receipt of an application for preferential examination under paragraph (1), the Commissioner of the
Korean Intellectual Property Office shall determine whether to conduct the preferential examination, and
notify the applicant of his or her determination.법제처                                                            8                                                       국가법령정보센터
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(3) Matters necessary to determine as to whether to conduct the preferential examination under paragraph
(2) shall be prescribed and publicly notified by the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
 
Article 14 (Matters concerning Officially Announced Registration Published in Trademark
Official Gazette) (1) "Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as the name, address and trademark
registration number of the trademark right holder" in Article 82 (3) of the Act means the following:
1. Name and address of the trademark right holder (in cases of a corporation, the name of the corporation
and the seat of its place of business): Provided, That where the trademark right holder who is a natural 
person so requests, only part of the address shall be published; 
2. A mark (in cases of a mark falling under subparagraph 3 of Article 2, "no specimen available" shall be
indicated); 
3. Designated goods and the category of goods;
4. Trademark registration application number and the date of filing an application for trademark registration
(in cases of an application for international trademark registration under Article 180 (1) of the Act, the 
international registration number and the date of the international registration or subsequent designation 
under paragraph (2) of that Article); 
5. Application publication number and the date of publication of the application;
6. Trademark registration number and the date of registration of a trademark;
7. Trademark registration official gazette number and the date of publication of registration of a trademark;
8. Matters concerning claiming priority under the treaty (only applicable to the case of an application for
trademark registration in which priority under Article 46 (1) of the Act is claimed); 
9. Explanation of the trademark (only applicable to a trademark which only consists of a mark falling under
subparagraph 2 of Article 2 and a trademark including a mark falling under subparagraph 3 of that Article); 
10. In cases of a trademark including a mark falling under subparagraph 3 of Article 2, matters concerning
visual expressions (referring to making a specific expression so that the relevant mark can be recognized 
and identified visually through a word, numeral, sign, figure, or other methods); 
11. A sound file corresponding to a visual expression (only applicable to a sound trademark);
12. Meaning indicating that a trademark falls under Article 33 (2) of the Act (only applicable to an application
for registration of a trademark whose registration has been determined because it falls under that 
paragraph); 
13. Meaning that a trademark is a collective mark with geographical indication or certification mark with
geographical indication (only applicable to a collective mark with geographical indication or certification 
mark with geographical indication); 법제처                                                            9                                                       국가법령정보센터
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14. An outline of the articles of incorporation or the rules under Article 36 (3) and (4) of the Act (only
applicable to a collective mark, collective mark with geographical indication, certification mark, or 
certification mark with geographical indication, and in terms of the articles of incorporation or the rules 
amended pursuant to Article 43 (1) or (2) of the Act, referring to an outline of those amended); 
15. Trademark registration number or the trademark registration application number of a trademark for which
an applicant intends to add designated goods (only applicable to registration to add designated goods); 
16. Other matters the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office deems necessary to publish in
the Trademark Official Gazette. 
(2) Methods and procedures for filing applications and the scope of the address to be published under the
proviso of paragraph (1) 1 shall be prescribed and publicly notified by the Commissioner of the Korean
Intellectual Property Office.
 
Article 15 (Transfer of Collective Mark Rights) (1) A person who intends to obtain permission to
transfer collective mark rights pursuant to the proviso of Article 93 (6) of the Act shall submit an application
for permission to transfer collective mark rights prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry
and Energy to the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office along with documents under the
subparagraphs of Article 8 (1). 
(2) A person who intends to obtain permission to transfer certification mark rights pursuant to the proviso of
Article 93 (7) of the Act shall submit an application for permission to transfer certification mark rights
prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to the Commissioner of the Korean
Intellectual Property Office along with the following documents:
1. Documents proving that certification mark rights are transferred along with affairs relating to such
certification mark; 
2. Articles of incorporation or the rules under Article 36 (4) of the Act to be used by an intended transferee;
3. Documents under Article 8 (2) 3 and 4.
 
Article 16 (Qualification of Judges) (1) A person who may become a judge under Article 129 (2) of the
Act is the person who has completed a training course for judges at the International Intellectual Property
Training Institute, who falls under any of the following among members in general service of the Senior
Executive Service of the Korean Intellectual Property Office or an agency under its jurisdiction or State public
officials in general service of at least Grade IV: Provided, That a person who may be appointed as a judge
designated as a position open to candidates under Article 28-4 (1) of the State Public Officials Act shall be
the person who meets requirements to perform duties established pursuant to paragraph (2) of that Article,
and a person who may be appointed as a judge designated as a position publicly recruited under Article 28-법제처                                                            10                                                       국가법령정보센
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5 (1) of that Act shall be the person who meets requirements to perform duties established pursuant to
paragraph (2) of that Article: 
1. A person who has served as an examiner in the Korean Intellectual property Office for at least two years;
2. A person in whose case the sum of the following periods is at least two years:
(a) Period during which he or she has been directly engaged in trials at the Intellectual Property Trial and 
Appeal Board as a member in general service of the Senior Executive Service or State public official in 
general service of at least Grade V; 
(b) Period during which he or she has served as an examiner in the Korean Intellectual Property Office. 
(2) A person who may serve as the chief judge under Article 131 (1) of the Act shall be any of the following
persons, who is a member in general service of the Senior Executive Service of the Korean Intellectual
Property Office or an agency under its jurisdiction, or State public official in general service of Grade III:
Provided, That a person who may be appointed as the chief judge designated as a position open to
candidates under Article 28-4 (1) of the State Public Officials Act shall be the person who meets requirements
to perform duties established pursuant to paragraph (2) of that Article, and a person who may be appointed
as the chief judge designated as a position publicly recruited under Article 28-5 (1) of that Act shall be the
person who meets requirements to perform duties established pursuant to paragraph (2) of that Article:
1. A person who has served as a judge in the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board for at least two
years; 
2. A person who has been engaged in examinations or trials at the Korean Intellectual Property Office or an
agency under its jurisdiction for at least three years, qualified as a judge under paragraph (1). 
(3) A person who may serve as the President of the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board shall be a
person qualified as a judge.
(4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (3), a person qualified as a patent attorney, who is a public
official (including a member in general service of the Senior Executive Service) corresponding to the Grade of
qualification of a judge, chief judge or the President of the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board under
the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (3), may serve as a judge, chief judge, or the President of the
Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board, respectively.
(5) Necessary matters for the training of judges under the main sentence of paragraph (1) shall be prescribed
by the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
 
Article 17 (Documents to Be Submitted When Filing for International Trademark Registration
of Collective Mark with Geographical Indication) "Documents prescribed by Presidential Decree" in
the latter part of Article 182 (3) of the Act means documents under the subparagraphs of Article 5. 법제처                                                            11                                                       국가법령정보센
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Article 18 (Service of Documents) (1) Documents under Article 218 of the Act shall be served in one of
the following methods: 
1. Whereby the relevant person or his or her agent receives documents directly from the Korean Intellectual
Property Office or the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board; 
2. Whereby the relevant person or his or her agent receives documents using an information and
communication network; 
3. By registered mail.
(2) Where the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office or the President of the Intellectual
Property Trial and Appeal Board serves a document pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall keep a receipt,
etc. according to the following classification:
1. In cases falling under paragraph (1) 1: A receipt stating the date of receipt and the name of the recipient;
2. In cases falling under paragraph (1) 2: Content recorded in a file of a computer information processing
system for transmitting operated by the Korean Intellectual Property Office or the Intellectual Property Trial 
and Appeal Board; 
3. In cases falling under paragraph (1) 3: A receipt of registered mail.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a certified copy of a trial decision or decision on a formal objection to,
trial or retrial on the trademark registration shall be served by the format prescribed by Ordinance of the
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy among the extra postal services under Article 15 (3) of the Postal
Service Act: Provided, That a certified copy thereof may be served on a person who has reported in electronic
format under Article 31 (1) of the Act through the use of an information and communication network.
(4) Where the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office or the President of the Intellectual
Property Trial and Appeal Board serves a document, he or she shall serve a certified copy of the document
on the person on whom the document is to be served, unless otherwise provided in the Act or this Decree,
and where he or she has prepared a protocol in lieu of the submission of the document to be served, he or
she shall serve a certified copy or extract of such protocol.
(5) Where a person falls under any of the following, the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property
Office or the President of the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board shall serve a document on the
relevant person in lieu thereof:
1. Where he or she is a minor, person under limited guardianship (limited to cases where he or she has his
or her legal representative related to trademark rights or rights to the trademark) or person under adult 
guardianship: His or her legal representative; 법제처                                                            12                                                       국가법령정보센
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2. Where he or she is a person detained in a correctional facility, such as a penitentiary or detention center:
The warden of a correctional facility; 
3. Where he or she reports his or her representative to the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property
Office or the President of the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board after appointing one 
representative who is to receive documents in cases where there are at least two relevant persons or 
agents: The representative; 
4. Where at least two persons jointly exercise their agency authority: One of them.
(6) The place at which a document is to be served shall be the address or the place of business of a person
on whom a document is to be served: Provided, That where a person who intends to receive a document has
reported the place to which a document is to be served in the Republic of Korea to the Commissioner of the
Korean Intellectual Property Office or the President of the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board in
advance, the place shall be the place at which a document is to be served.
(7) Where a person on whom a document is to be served changes the place to which a document is to be
served, he or she shall immediately report such fact to the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property
Office.
(8) Where the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office or the President of the Intellectual
Property Trial and Appeal Board is unable to serve a document because a person on whom a document is to
be served refuses to accept service of the document without just cause, the document shall be deemed duly
served on the date it is sent.
(9) Matters necessary to serve documents other than documents to be served pursuant to the Act shall be
prescribed by the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
 
Article 19 (Trademark Official Gazette) (1) The Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office
shall publish the Trademark Official Gazette stating the following pursuant to Article 221 (1) of the Act:
1. Publication of applications under Article 57 (2) of the Act;
2. Publication of registrations under Article 82 (3) of the Act.
(2) Where matters relating to publication of an application under paragraph (1) 1 are published in the
Trademark Official Gazette, the following shall be included:
1. Name and address of the applicant (in cases of a corporation, its name and the seat of its place of
business): Provided, That where the applicant requests, only part of the address of the applicant who is a 
natural person shall be published; 
2. A mark (in cases of the mark falling under subparagraph 3 of Article 2, "no specimen available" shall be
indicated); 법제처                                                            13                                                       국가법령정보센
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3. Designated goods and the category of goods;
4. Trademark registration application number and the filing date of an application for trademark registration
(in cases of an application for international trademark registration under Article 180 (1) of the Act, the 
international registration number and the date of the international registration or subsequent designation 
under paragraph (2) of that Article); 
5. Application publication number and the date of publication of the application;
6. Matters concerning claiming priority under the treaty (only applicable to an application for trademark
registration claiming priority under Article 46 (1) of the Act); 
7. Explanation on the trademark (only applicable to the trademark which only consists of a mark falling under
subparagraph 2 of Article 2, and the trademark including a mark falling under subparagraph 3 of that 
Article); 
8. Matters concerning visual expressions (only applicable to the trademark including a mark falling under
subparagraph 3 of Article 2); 
9. A sound file corresponding to a visual expression (only applicable to a sound trademark);
10. Meaning that a trademark falls under Article 33 (2) of the Act (only applicable to applications for
trademark registration, publication of which has been determined because it falls under that paragraph); 
11. Meaning that a mark is a collective mark with geographical indication or certification mark with
geographical indication (only applicable to a collective mark with geographical indication or certification 
mark with geographical indication); 
12. An outline of the articles of incorporation or the rules under Article 36 (3) and (4) of the Act (only
applicable to a collective mark, collective mark with geographical indication, certification mark and 
certification mark with geographical indication, and in terms of the articles of incorporation or the rules 
amended pursuant to Article 43 (1) or (2) of the Act, referring to an outline of the amended provisions); 
13. Trademark registration number or the trademark registration application number of a trademark for which
an applicant intends to add designated goods (only applicable to registration to add designated goods); 
14. Matters concerning ex officio amendment under Article 59 of the Act;
15. Other matters the publication of which the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office
deems necessary. 
(3) Methods and procedures for filing applications, and the scope of the address to be published under the
proviso of paragraph (2) 1 shall be prescribed and publicly notified by the Commissioner of the Korean
Intellectual Property Office deems necessary.법제처                                                            14                                                       국가법령정보센
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「ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE TRADEMARK ACT」 
Article 20 (Processing of Personally Identifiable Information) Where essential to conduct the
following affairs, the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office or the President of the
Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board may process data including resident registration numbers under
subparagraph 1 of Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act or alien
registration numbers under subparagraph 4 of that Article: 
1. Affairs concerning the allocation of identification numbers under Article 29 of the Act;
2. Affairs concerning the submission, etc. of documents under Article 56 of the Act;
3. Affairs concerning examination or preservation of evidence under Article 144 of the Act;
4. Other affairs concerning an application, report or submission concerning the filing of an application,
examination, trial, and registration under the Act and this Decree. 
 
Article 21 (Criteria for Imposition of Administrative Fines) Criteria for the imposition of administrative
fines under Article 237 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in the attached Table.