What should I do after receiving the Office Action of the Reason for Refusal?
An applicant who receives an Office Action of the Reason for Refusal from an examiner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office must submit a response within a specified period of time (2 months) to comment on the examiner's reason for refusal.
The content of the response should be such that it can be appropriately addressed based on the examiner's reason for rejection.
For example, it is advisable to submit an opinion that you will make corrections, and in the case of a rejection as a known or public invention, it is advisable to submit an opinion that you will closely compare and contrast the prior art data presented by the examiner with the applied invention, explain the differences and similarities, and correct the specification to narrower claims.
When submitting a response, it is important for the applicant to amend the specification or drawings to address the examiner's reasons for rejection. Preparing comments and corrections to the examiner's reasons for rejection is arguably the most important step in the process of obtaining a patent. This is because the adequacy of this work will determine whether or not your invention is patentable.
However, this is a highly specialized task and it is always advisable to consult with an experienced patent attorney.
Our firm is confident that our patent attorney, Mr. Jong Il Lee, who served as a patent utility model examiner at the Korean Intellectual Property Office for many years, can most appropriately address the examiner's reasons for rejection based on his extensive experience and know-how in writing the reasons for rejection, notifying the applicant, and receiving responses and corrections to the reasons for rejection.
FAQ about Korean Patents
If i have a patent in Korea, will my business succeed?
Is BM patent examination different in Korea?
What is the difference between a patent and a utility model in Korea?
What is the Korean Patent Prioritized Examination System?
[Frequently Asked Questions in Pre-Filing Stage for Korean Patents]
Consulting for Korean Patent Application
The Process of Drafting Patent Application Documents
[Frequently Asked Questions during the Korean Patent Examination and Registration Process]
Korean Patent Examination Request Process
Early publication and application publication steps
Steps to apply for prioritization examination in South Korea
What should I do after receiving the Office Action of the Reason for Refusal?
What is a request for re-examination?
What should I do if I receive a patent rejection decision?
Payment of Patent Fees and Registration of Korean Patents
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