I. Preparation for filing a Patent Application

II. Prosecution of the Patent Application

A. Request for Examination
B. Laying-open of Applications
C. Preferential Examination
D. Amendments
E. Preliminary Rejection Notice
F. Decision for the Patent Grant
G. Options after Receiving Final Rejection

H. Registration Publication and Opposition

After the grant decision, the applicant make a registration in the KIPO. Then, the examiner shall publish the patent application in the Patent Gazette(Registration Publication). Within the three months following the registration publication date, any person can object to the grant of patent for the published invention.

I. Types of Trials in Intellectual Tribunal of Korean Industrial Proprty Office
J. Re-examination before Trial
K. Appeal to the Patent Court
L. Duration
M. Registration
N. Appointment of Patent Administrator
O. Documents for transfer of ownership of patent application (or patent)
P. License grant