(1) Notwithstanding Article 5 (1), an overseas resident who has filed an international patent may initiate a patent-related procedure by the reference date, unless represented by a patent administrator.
(2) An overseas resident who has submitted a Korean translation under Article 201 (1) shall appoint a patent administrator and report the appointment to the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office by the deadline specified by Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
(3) An international application shall be deemed withdrawn if the appointment of a patent administrator is not reported under paragraph (2).[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 11, 2014]