Intellectual property protection in Korea: recent developments.

A South Korean law passed on July 14, 1994, has created a new Patent Court to review the appeals from the Korean Industrial Property Office. This is part of the Korean National Assembly's efforts to consolidate its intellectual property laws. The Patent Court will start functioning from March 1, 1998. Despite criticisms it is expected that the Patent Court will help refine Korean intellectual property law. Other amendments to the laws and related developments are discussed.