WIPS is the first online worldwide patent information service provider in South Korea. Since its founding in 1999, WIPS has continued to keep its number one market share position.
We still continue developing our online IP services along with up-to-date Korean IT technology. As a result, we currently provide the online services over 100,000 customers from 3,000 Domestic and International companies. With its 98% of contract renewal rate, online service of WIPS was awarded as a World Class Product from Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy.
WIPS is the only authorized government-designated prior art search institute by KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office) in areas of patent, trademark and design.
We have been recognized for our reliability and specialty in the IP Search/ Analysis service provider in South Korea. For reference, KIPO established the PCT International Search and Preliminary Examination Division in 2010 and currently operates as an ISA (International Searching Authority) & an IPEA (International Preliminary Examining Authority) under the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty.