Korea's premier IP business hub leading the future of IP management and leaping onto the global stage.
The KINPA Conference is Korea's largest and most prestigious intellectual property (IP) conference, dedicated to advancing IP management and enhancing corporate competitiveness. Since taking its first steps in 2008 with the purpose of fostering collaboration and exchange among IP professionals and experts, the conference has experienced exponential growth each year, establishing itself as Korea's premier IP business hub leaping onto the global stage.
The conference has served as a compass for navigating global IP trends, proactively leading paradigm shifts in intellectual property amid a rapidly evolving technological landscape and the era of digital transformation. Moving forward, it will continue its mission as a historic platform for exchange, presenting future visions and consistently elevating the global competitiveness of Korean enterprises.
KINPA conference aims to draw together global IP experts, corporate IP executives, policymakers, and academic researchers to share the latest intellectual property trends, support sustainable IP management strategies, and empower Korean enterprises to expand their global market presence safely and effectively.
Establish organic cooperation frameworks and provide high-level networking opportunities among domestic and international IP experts and practitioners.
Preemptively analyze and address emerging intellectual property issues and legal trends driven by rapid technological advancements, such as AI and Big Data.
Maximize the capabilities of enterprises to create, utilize, and defend intellectual property assets, enhancing their readiness for global patent disputes.
Form solid collaborations between industry, government bodies, and academia based on practical demands to deliver actionable IP policy recommendations.
Maximize the asset value of patents, trademarks, and designs, effectively connecting intellectual property to commercialization and investment opportunities.
The Korea Intellectual Property Association (KINPA) is the premier civilian-led, autonomous corporate alliance representing the industrial intellectual property (IP) sector in Korea. Bringing together leading enterprises across various industries, KINPA fosters mutual cooperation and joint research across all areas of intellectual property, dedicated to enhancing the IP competitiveness of member companies and driving national industrial growth.
To empower corporate IP practitioners, KINPA operates diverse practical training and networking programs driven by in-house expert know-how. Furthermore, it serves as an official communication channel, representing the industry’s voice to deliver actionable policy recommendations to governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Intellectual Property (MoIP).