Either the deviser of a device or his or her assignee can file a utility model application for the device with the KIPO. The applicant may be either a natural person or a juristic person.

B. Documents Required:

  A person who desires to obtain a utility model must submit to the commissioner of the KIPO the following documents:

a)  An application stating the name and address of the deviser and the applicant (including the name of    a representative, if the applicant is a juristic person), the date of submission, the title of the device,    and priority date(if the right of priority is claimed):

b)  A specification setting forth the following matters: the title of the device: a brief description of    drawings (if any): a detailed description of the device: and claim(s):

c)  Drawings(s):

d)  An abstract:

C. Claim of Priority

 
In order to enjoy the priority right, an application should be filed with the KIPO within 1 year from the earliest filing date of the priority application. The priority document above mentioned may be submitted within one year and four months from the priority date. If the priority document is not submitted within that period of time, the claim of priority will become null and void.  

D.  Power of Attorney