# Design Registration in Korea Design registration protects the visual appearance of products - their shape, pattern, color, or combination thereof. ## Requirements - Novelty: The design must be new - Creativity: Must not be easily created from known designs - Industrial applicability: Must be reproducible through industrial methods ## Process 1. Prepare design drawings or photographs (6 views) 2. File with KIPO 3. Examination (approximately 6-10 months) 4. Registration ## Protection Period Design rights in Korea last for 20 years from the filing date.