No major restriction is generally set.

Is training required?

Yes, practical training is generally required.

Patent Attorney (Korea)

💼 Business By CampusDown Wiki Editorial Team Last updated October 26, 2026

A Korean Patent Attorney (변리사) represents clients before the Korean Intellectual Property Office and courts on industrial property rights; HRD Korea runs the exam.

Contents

1. Exam
2. Careers
3. FAQ
4. References

Exam

Stage 1 typically covers industrial property law, civil law and natural science (multiple choice), with English replaced by a test score. Stage 2 is essay-based patent law, trademark law, civil procedure and an elective. Exam details change; always check the administering body's current notice.

Careers

Patent drafting and prosecution at IP firms, corporate IP teams and research institutes; many come from STEM backgrounds. Compare with Certified Judicial Scrivener.

FAQ

Is it STEM-only?: No major restriction is generally set.
Is training required?: Yes, practical training is generally required.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

Q-Net 큐넷(한국산업인력공단). https://www.q-net.or.kr
특허청. https://www.kipo.go.kr
변리사법, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr
특허법, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr

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