(1) The President of the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board may appoint an attorney (hereinafter referred to as a "State-appointed attorney") at the request of a party to a trial who meets the requirements prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy: Provided, That this shall not apply where the request for a trial is clearly groundless or where it is deemed abuse of rights.
(2) Fees associated with trial proceedings payable by a party represented by a State-appointed attorney may be waived or reduced.
(3) Matters regarding State-appointed attorneys, such as procedures for applying for appointment of a State-appointed attorney and waiver or reduction of fees shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.[This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 8, 2019]