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Patents/Utility Model Rights

From small ideas to big IP

Intellectual property rights that protect new inventions or improvements to existing technologies are called patents/utility models.
The inventor receives a patent/utility model right for the new idea, which gives the state the right to use the idea exclusively,
while at the same time the new idea is made available to the public and contributes to the development of the industry.
Patents and utility models differ in the technology they cover and the difficulty of registration,
and Youngbi provides consultation to help you optimize the protection of your invention.

your ideas

to great value

PROCESS
Recording Procedures
  • 01
    아이콘 이미지 Invention counseling

    Youngbee provides invention consultations with patent attorneys who specialize in the technical field of your idea. Invention counseling is available not only in person, but also by phone and online, so please feel free to contact us.

  • 02
    아이콘 이미지 Delegation agreements

    Based on the consultation, if we decide to proceed, we will provide you with the necessary documents and sign a delegation agreement.

  • 03
    아이콘 이미지 Report on prior art research and rightsization strategy

    A patent/utility model is premised on the functional improvement of an invention over existing prior art. Therefore, we first conduct a prior art search on your idea to determine its registrability. We also provide consulting on patenting strategy by advancing your idea to overcome the prior art searched.

  • 04
    아이콘 이미지 Reporting and finalizing draft statements

    We will present you with a draft specification that reflects the results of the previous consultation, which you can review and revise to finalize for filing.

  • 05
    아이콘 이미지 Application

    We file an application with the patent office that reflects the finalized specification you've reviewed and report on its progress.

  • 06
    아이콘 이미지 Screening and prioritization

    Patents/utility models are examined in the order in which they are filed with the Patent Office. Examination is usually filed at the same time as the application, which takes about a year and a half. There is also a prioritized review system for faster processing, which takes around 4 months. We will suggest the best course of action based on your situation.

  • 07
    아이콘 이미지 Responding to audit results

    The Patent Office will search for prior art that is similar to the filed invention, issue an examiner's opinion on the similarity to the prior art (called a "reason for rejection"), and a "notice to file comments" requesting a response. Youngbee offers suggestions on how to effectively overcome review comments.

  • 08
    아이콘 이미지 Registration

    If the reasons for refusal are deemed to have been overcome in accordance with the preceding correspondence, the Patent Office will notify you of the registration decision, and by paying the registration fee to the Patent Office, the patent will be registered and patent rights will arise.

  • 09
    아이콘 이미지 Maintenance

    Patent rights operate on the basis that you pay an initial three-year fee, and then pay annual fees to maintain your rights if you wish to keep them, or else they lapse. Youngbee monitors your patent rights and reminds you to pay your annual fee to ensure your rights are secrue in the future.

FAQ
FAQ
  • I just want to talk to you, but what if my technology is compromised?
    Under Article 21 of the Patent Attorneys Act, patent attorneys are obligated to keep the technical information they acquire from their clients confidential at all times, so you don't have to worry about technology leaks.
  • If I file through a patent firm/patent attorney, will they all be registered?
    The requirement of technical improvement over prior art does not result in 100% registration, but Youngbee provides high registration rates through consulting on rightsization strategies through idea advancement.