Where can I find additional information about KIPO as an International Searching Authority?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

For additional information about the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA), you can refer to two main sources:

1. USPTO Official Gazette: This contains information on limitations or restrictions with KIPO as an ISA.
2. PCT Applicant’s Guide (Annex D): This provides details on subject matter limitations, additional search fees, cited documents, and more.

According to MPEP 1840.02: For any limitations or restrictions with the KIPO as an ISA, please refer to the PCT Information section of the Official Gazette found on the USPTO’s website (www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/official-gazette). For additional information, e.g., subject matter limitations, additional search fees, cited documents, etc., please refer to Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide found on WIPO’s website (www.wipo.int/pct/en/guide/index.html).