How should an IP portfolio be built for investment and IPO readiness?
Patent count alone does not create enterprise value. A stronger portfolio links core technology, products, future business and market expansion.
Procurement · CertificationWhy should procurement-oriented patent strategy start during product development?
For public procurement and innovation-product projects, patents, actual product features, test data and certification planning should be aligned.
IP-R&D · Technology DiscoveryCan companies with limited in-house R&D use IP-R&D?
Yes. Product, market, competitor and patent analysis can reveal development directions and protectable opportunities even in distribution, trade and service businesses.
Foreign Patents · PCTPCT or direct national filing: how should an overseas patent route be chosen?
The choice depends on target countries, timing, disclosure risk, budget and business certainty.
Global TrademarkWhy should trademarks be checked before overseas expansion?
A successful domestic brand may still face earlier marks in a target country. Search and filing should precede market entry.
Technology Value · CommercializationHow can patents become enterprise-value and commercialization assets?
Registration is only the starting point. Technology context, commercial linkage and productization determine practical use.
Official support program portals
Use the official sources below to check current program notices, eligibility and application periods directly.
Korea IP Office
IP support programs, policy and notices
Official site ↗Business SupportBizinfo
Integrated SME support programs including technology, export and AI
Search programs ↗StartupK-Startup
Startup, commercialization and youth entrepreneurship programs
View programs ↗Government R&DNTIS
National R&D projects and research information
Official site ↗ProcurementPPS
Excellent products, innovative products and procurement notices
Official site ↗GlobalKOTRA
Export and overseas market support
Official site ↗Space · Advanced TechKASA
Space and aerospace R&D and program notices
Official site ↗InventionKIPA
Invention education, youth and IP utilization programs
Official site ↗Official Patent & IP Search Resources
Direct links to major official databases for patent, trademark, design and international IP searches.