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ARTICLE · 26 AUGUST 2026

South Korea’s Priority Examination Process For Green Energy Patents

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Following the termination of the US Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program, patent applicants seeking expedited examination of green technology applications can turn to South Korea's priority examination system. The Ministry of Intellectual Property offers accelerated processing for patent applications in five predefined green energy categories, with first actions typically issued within two to three months.

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Michael Gamble
Michael Gamble

With the January 28, 2025 termination of the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program (CCMPP), applicants for US patent protection have lost an important option for cost-effective prioritized examination of certain “green” patent applications. However, other options for prioritized examination of “green” patent applications remain throughout the world. This post is part of a series of posts exploring options for prioritized treatment of “green” patent applications in various jurisdictions outside the US.

The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), pursuant to Patent Act Article 61 and the Notice on the Request for Priority Examination of Patents/Utility Models, the current version being MOIP Notice No. 2026-3 (in force February 23, 2026), allows priority examination of patent applications directly related to green technology under the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth for Coping with Climate Crisis.1 2 3 4 Since early 2025,

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