(1) The Korean Intellectual Property Office shall perform duties as an international search authority and international preliminary examination authority for international applications under the agreement entered into with the International Bureau (hereinafter referred to as the "International Bureau") defined under Article 2 (xix) of the Patent Cooperation Treaty.
(2) Matters necessary for performing duties referred to in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 11, 2014]