The Korean Supreme Court has recently announced changes to the rules of civil procedure, which are applicable to all civil case briefs filed on or after August 1, 2016 (including in pending cases).

The significance of this case is that it is the first Supreme Court decision on the application of the VAT rules to Mileage Purchase.

Total announced on 1st September 2020 the establishment of a 50/50 partnership which will see it working alongside Macquarie's Green Investment Group to develop a major portfolio of 5 floating...

In Korea, advertising is primarily regulated by the Fair Labeling and Advertising Act (the "Advertising Act").

South Korea's Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling that clarifies the boundaries of trademark rights in the fashion industry, specifically addressing whether trademark owners can control the resale of modified branded goods.

Plaintiff, an owner of a red bean bread bakery, created a unique atmosphere in its store by differentiating various elements therein from other stores, such as its trademark, exterior sign, and store layout.

Seoul Bankruptcy Court will be established and replace the Bankruptcy Division of the Seoul Central District Court as of March 1, 2017.

2020년 4월 16일, 중국 최고인민법원(最高人民法院)은 "2019...

In June 2015, Tae-Sun Park, a Korean individual, filed a non-use cancellation action before the IPTAB against a registration for FILLTOX & Korean transliteration covering medical clinic services...

KCAB International has unveiled sweeping changes to its arbitration framework, introducing a new International Arbitration Court, revised cost structures, and streamlined procedures for fast-track and expedited cases. Can Seoul leverage these reforms to position itself as Asia's third major arbitration hub alongside Singapore and Hong Kong?

In this webinar, we were joined Boyana Milcheva who discussed construction contracts with Public Authorities: The Bulgarian Perspective and Prof. Hong-Sik (Justin) Chung who discussed changing trends of Korean contractors.

2019년 발표된 네덜란드 모델 BIT는 과거 투자자 보호에 적극적이었던 입장에서 선회하여, 투자협정의 남용 금지 및 ISDS 제도 개선을 위한 요소들을 적극 반영

The Korean Supreme Court issued a landmark decision holding that the use of a junior mark identical or similar to a senior registered trademark constitutes infringement if the junior use...

My grandfather passed away when I was 15 years old. For the last three years, he had suffered from dementia. He was once refined like an honorable seonbi, a traditional Korean scholar full of virtue...

On December 3, 2015, the National Assembly of Korea passed the Act on Fair Transactions with Dealers. To take effect on December 23, 2016, the Act will be applicable to the contracts...

As cross-border licensing and settlement agreements become increasingly common and tax authorities intensify scrutiny of license fees, royalty payments, and other similar consideration (Royalties), understanding how Royalty payments are sourced for tax purposes is critical.

On November 27, 2014, the Seoul Central District Court ruled that Mcostar Co., Ltd. d/b/a Milkcow unfairly copied the trade dress (specifically, the signature dish and cafe-design elements) of NUPL Co., Ltd. d/b/a Softree.

The session was chaired by Sverker Bonde (Advokatfirman Delphi, Stockholm) who had invited a distinguished group of panellists to provide insights and strategies for a company in a corporate crisis.

The global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have driven the world into the New Normal era. In an era of uncertainty, the focus of corporate management is also moving from growth towards sustainability.

Over the past four decades, South Korea has experienced unprecedented growth, transitioning from a modest economy in the 1960s, to the world's 11th-largest economy and 6th-largest exporter today.