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Basic Plan for National Intellectual Property

Character of the Basic Plan

The government formulates and implements a strategic plan for national intellectual property in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Act on Intellectual Property.

The Basic Plan presents the vision and objectives of government intellectual property policies for a five-year period.


2022~2026

The Third Basic Plan for Intellectual Property

Realize an Innovation-oriented Nation based on Intellectual Property (IP)

VISION

Goals

  • Secure Competitiveness for Core IP in National Strategic Area

    18% 2020
    23% 2020

    Extend the Share of SEPs (Standard Essenttial Patents)

  • Sustain IP-based NationalInnovation-led Growth andFoster Global Hidden Champions

    $1.87 BIllion(deficit) 2020
    Surplus 2026

    Turn to the IP-related Trade Surplus

  • Prevent IP Infringement inthe Digital Economy and BuildIP Protection Capabilities

    36th 2021
    20th 2026

    The Level of IP Protection(IMD)

5 Strategies

  • 01 Promote the Creation and Use of Core IP in the Age of Digital Transformation
  • 02 Improve the Strategic IP Protection System
  • 03 Nurture IP-based Global Hidden Champions
  • 04 Foster K-Content for a New 'Korean Wave'
  • 05 Lay the Foundation for Becoming a Leading Nation for IP

16 Tasks

  • 1. Create Core IP in National Strategic Industries
    2. Promote Technology Transfer and Market Launch of IP
    3. Improve Laws and Regulations in Response to Changes in the Digital Environment

  • 1. Strengthen the Protection of Core IP on National Strategic Technologies
    2. Prevent Infringement of Domestic and Foreign IP and Improve the IP Protection System
    3. Advance the IP Infringement Solution System

  • 1. Promote IP-based Innovative Enterpreneurship
    2. Expanding Support for IP Financing for SMEs
    3. Promote IP-based Overseas Expansion of SMEs

  • 1. Support the Creation and Use of IP for Next-Generation and High-Quality K-Content
    2. Improve the Protection System for K-Content
    3. Lay the Foundation for spreading K-Content

  • 1. Nurture IP talent and improve IP-related expertise
    2. Respond to Issues on Global IP-related Cooperation
    3. Secure Biological and Genetic Resources and Build a Dedicated Management System
    4. Build Respect for IP and Strengthen the Foundation for Raising Regional IP Competitiveness