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Trademark Act — Article 80 (Trademark Register)

상표법 제80조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2024-05-01. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2025-11-11) — check the Korean original.

(1) The Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office shall keep the trademark register at the Korean Intellectual Property Office and register the following:

1. The establishment, transfer, amendment, extinguishment, reinstatement, renewal of the duration of trademark rights, conversion of the classification of goods (hereinafter referred to as "conversion of the classification of goods") under Article 209, restrictions on addition or disposition of designated goods;

2. The establishment, maintenance, transfer, amendment, extinguishment, or restrictions on disposition of an exclusive license or a non-exclusive license;

3. The establishment, transfer, amendment, extinguishment, or restrictions on disposition of a pledge, the object of which is to acquire trademark rights, an exclusive license, or a non-exclusive license.

(2) The trademark register under paragraph (1) may be prepared, fully or partially, by electronic recording media, etc.

(3) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), matters necessary for the items to be registered, procedures for registration, etc. shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

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