Sang-Eun Shin

Sep 12, 2024 | lexology.com | Jonathan Masters |Sang-Eun Shin

A proposed amendment to the Korean Trademark Act has been announced which would address the issue of counterfeit goods being shipped into the country by foreign sellers. Currently, there is ambiguity in determining whether such shipments constitute trademark infringement, making it difficult for Customs authorities to block them under the provisions of the Customs Act dealing with intellectual property violations. What is changing?