The South Korean government is tracking international patent trends for Covid-19-related technologies and offering quicker patent screening and other incentives to spur innovation research.
The Korean Intellectual Property Office’s online tracking service provides patent information for three categories: Covid-19 treatments or vaccines, diagnostic testing equipment, and prevention-focused face mask technologies.
The KIPO is also making several policy changes to encourage innovation and sped-up supply chains. It will give priority screening for patent applications related to Covid-19 products and may even waive patent application fees, Hyun Jae-yong, an official at KIPO, said.
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