特許庁委託事� � 模倣対策マニ� �アル 韓国編.pdf

a manual for countering product imitations in Korea, commissioned by the Japan Patent Office in 2012. It emphasizes the importance of intellectual property protection for Japanese companies expanding overseas, particularly in developing countries where such protection may be inadequate. The manual provides guidance on various aspects, including:

1. Initial Steps and Consultation:
- What to do when discovering imitation products.
- How to address infringements of patents, trademarks, and designs.
- Strategies for protecting new products without prior rights.
- Dealing with former business partners selling imitations.

2. Implementing Countermeasures:
- Strategies for large-scale imitation issues and small market scenarios.
- Preventing Japanese market infiltration.
- Understanding Korean border control measures.
- Legal risks and consequences of taking action against infringers.
- Addressing online and parallel import issues.

3. Preventive Measures and Initial Business Considerations:
- Protecting intellectual property when starting a business in Korea.
- Licensing requirements for streaming and download services.
- Preventive measures against imitations.
- Dealing with prior use of Japanese trademarks in Korea.
- Evidence required to prove famous trademarks.
- Handling domain name disputes.
- Responding to patent infringement warnings.

4. Acquiring Rights:
- Types of intellectual property rights for counterfeit prevention.
- Procedures for obtaining patents and trademarks.
- Language and product classification requirements for trademark applications.
- Dealing with unauthorized trademark applications using Japanese city names or place names.

The manual aims to provide practical guidance for Japanese companies operating in Korea, based on the latest information and regulations. It is available on the Jetro homepage as well.