# Trademark Registration in Korea Protecting your brand in Korea starts with trademark registration at KIPO. ## What Can Be Registered? - Words, letters, and numbers - Logos and symbols - Colors and color combinations - Sounds and three-dimensional shapes ## Registration Process 1. Search for existing trademarks 2. Select the correct Nice classes 3. File the application with KIPO 4. Examination (approximately 12-14 months) 5. Publication for opposition 6. Registration certificate issued ## Protection Period A Korean trademark registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.