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26-07-22
On April 17, 2026, Lee International IP & Law met with representatives of the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board (IPTAB) to discuss recent developments in the patent trial landscape and potential directions for institutional reform. During the meeting, participants identified several factors contributing to the decline in the number of trial cases, including procedural changes such as the expanded availability of continued examination requests and divisional applications, as well as the growing use of invalidity defenses in infringement litigation. It was also noted that companies increasingly favor more predictable and cost-effective prosecution strategies, such as requesting continued examination, rather than pursuing trial proceedings.
The participants further exchanged practical views on the standards for determining inventive step during trial proceedings and discussed potential improvements to the trial system, including measures to enhance consistency and predictability in procedural administration and decision-making.
Lee International IP & Law remains actively involved in discussions on institutional reforms in response to the evolving IP landscape. Drawing on its extensive practical experience, the firm will continue to advocate for improvements of Korea’s patent system while protecting and advancing the interests of its clients.
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