(1) To prevent unfair competition and protect trade secrets (hereinafter referred to as "unfair competition prevention, etc."), the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office shall establish a basic plan for the prevention of unfair competition, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "basic plan") every five years in consultation with the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies.
(2) A basic plan shall include the following matters:
1. Basic objectives and directions for unfair competition prevention, etc.;
2. Analysis and evaluation of the previous basic plans for unfair competition prevention, etc.;
3. Changes in and prospects for domestic and overseas conditions related to unfair competition prevention, etc.;
4. Current status of and response to disputes arising in connection with unfair competition prevention, etc.;
5. Improvement of systems and statutes or regulations related to unfair competition prevention, etc.;
6. Matters relating to cooperation among the State, local governments, and the private sector in unfair competition prevention, etc.;
7. International cooperation related to unfair competition prevention, etc.;
8. Other matters necessary for unfair competition prevention, etc.
(3) Where deemed necessary to establish a basic plan, the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office may request the heads of relevant central administrative agencies to provide necessary materials. In such cases, the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies in receipt of such request shall comply therewith, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so.
(4) The Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office shall notify a basic plan to the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Do Governor, or a Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor").[This Article Newly Inserted on Oct. 20, 2020][Previous Article 2-2 moved to Article 2-5 <Oct. 20, 2020>]