Understanding intellectual property terminology is crucial when dealing with business, technology, or legal matters in Korea. This guide focuses on the Korean term for “method patent” and related expressions, providing the necessary vocabulary to discuss patent applications, processes, and related concepts effectively.
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Core Term
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Expression: 방법특허
Pronunciation: bang-beop-teuk-heo
Meaning: Method patent (A patent granted for a new process or method)
Related Patent Terminology
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Expression: 특허
Pronunciation: teuk-heo
Meaning: Patent -
Expression: 특허청
Pronunciation: teuk-heo-cheong
Meaning: Patent Office (Specifically, the Korean Intellectual Property Office – KIPO) -
Expression: 특허 출원
Pronunciation: teuk-heo chul-won
Meaning: Patent application -
Expression: 특허 심사
Pronunciation: teuk-heo sim-sa
Meaning: Patent examination -
Expression: 특허 등록
Pronunciation: teuk-heo deung-rok
Meaning: Patent registration -
Expression: 발명
Pronunciation: bal-myeong
Meaning: Invention -
Expression: 발명자
Pronunciation: bal-myeong-ja
Meaning: Inventor -
Expression: 출원인
Pronunciation: chul-won-in
Meaning: Applicant -
Expression: 특허권
Pronunciation: teuk-heo-gwon
Meaning: Patent right -
Expression: 특허 명세서
Pronunciation: teuk-heo myeong-se-seo
Meaning: Patent specification -
Expression: 청구항
Pronunciation: cheong-gu-hang
Meaning: Claim (in a patent) -
Expression: 기술
Pronunciation: gi-sul
Meaning: Technology
Discussing Method Patents
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Expression: 이 방법에 대해 방법특허를 받을 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: i bang-beop-e dae-hae bang-beop-teuk-heo-reul ba-deul su it-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Can we get a method patent for this method? -
Expression: 방법특허 출원을 준비 중입니다.
Pronunciation: bang-beop-teuk-heo chul-won-eul jun-bi jung-im-ni-da.
Meaning: We are preparing to file a method patent application. -
Expression: 이 기술은 새로운 공정 방법에 관한 것입니다.
Pronunciation: i gi-sul-eun sae-ro-un gong-jeong bang-beop-e gwan-han geot-im-ni-da.
Meaning: This technology relates to a new process method. -
Expression: 방법특허의 요건은 무엇인가요?
Pronunciation: bang-beop-teuk-heo-ui yo-geon-eun mu-eot-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: What are the requirements for a method patent? -
Expression: 저희는 비즈니스 방법에 대한 특허를 보유하고 있습니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-hui-neun bi-jeu-ni-seu bang-beop-e dae-han teuk-heo-reul bo-yu-ha-go it-sseum-ni-da.
Meaning: We hold a patent for a business method. -
Expression: 이 방법특허는 언제 만료되나요?
Pronunciation: i bang-beop-teuk-heo-neun eon-je man-ryo-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: When does this method patent expire? -
Expression: 방법특허 심사 기간은 보통 얼마나 걸리나요?
Pronunciation: bang-beop-teuk-heo sim-sa gi-gan-eun bo-tong eol-ma-na geol-li-na-yo?
Meaning: How long does the examination period for a method patent usually take? -
Expression: 방법특허 출원 절차에 대해 설명해 주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: bang-beop-teuk-heo chul-won jeol-cha-e dae-hae seol-myeong-hae ju-si-get-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Could you explain the application procedure for a method patent? -
Expression: 이 소프트웨어 알고리즘도 방법특허 대상이 될 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: i so-peu-teu-we-eo al-go-ri-jeum-do bang-beop-teuk-heo dae-sang-i doel su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can this software algorithm also be subject to a method patent? -
Expression: 방법특허 명세서를 작성해야 합니다.
Pronunciation: bang-beop-teuk-heo myeong-se-seo-reul jak-seong-hae-ya ham-ni-da.
Meaning: We need to draft the method patent specification. -
Expression: 경쟁사의 방법특허를 분석했습니다.
Pronunciation: gyeong-jaeng-sa-ui bang-beop-teuk-heo-reul bun-seok-haet-sseum-ni-da.
Meaning: We analyzed the competitor’s method patent.
Legal and Business Context Phrases
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Expression: 특허 침해
Pronunciation: teuk-heo chim-hae
Meaning: Patent infringement -
Expression: 특허 소송
Pronunciation: teuk-heo so-song
Meaning: Patent litigation / lawsuit -
Expression: 특허 라이선스 계약
Pronunciation: teuk-heo ra-i-seon-seu gye-yak
Meaning: Patent license agreement -
Expression: 특허 무효 심판
Pronunciation: teuk-heo mu-hyo sim-pan
Meaning: Patent invalidation trial -
Expression: 지식재산권
Pronunciation: ji-sik-jae-san-gwon
Meaning: Intellectual property rights (IPR) -
Expression: 선행 기술 조사
Pronunciation: seon-haeng gi-sul jo-sa
Meaning: Prior art search -
Expression: 특허 포트폴리오
Pronunciation: teuk-heo po-teu-pol-li-o
Meaning: Patent portfolio -
Expression: 로열티
Pronunciation: ro-yeol-ti
Meaning: Royalty -
Expression: 영업 비밀
Pronunciation: yeong-eop bi-mil
Meaning: Trade secret -
Expression: 특허권 양도
Pronunciation: teuk-heo-gwon yang-do
Meaning: Patent assignment / transfer -
Expression: 특허 전략
Pronunciation: teuk-heo jeol-lyak
Meaning: Patent strategy -
Expression: 변리사
Pronunciation: byeol-li-sa
Meaning: Patent attorney
Cultural Notes on Korean Patents
Understanding the Korean approach to patents involves recognizing the role of the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), or 특허청 (teuk-heo-cheong). KIPO is responsible for examining and granting patents in South Korea.
In Korean business culture, particularly in technology-driven sectors, patents (특허) are highly valued as indicators of innovation and competitive advantage. Companies often invest significantly in building strong patent portfolios (특허 포트폴리오).
When applying for patents, especially method patents (방법특허), working with a Korean patent attorney (변리사 – byeol-li-sa) is common practice. They navigate the specific requirements and procedures of KIPO.
Be aware that Korea uses a first-to-file system. This means the first person or entity to file a patent application for an invention is generally granted the rights, emphasizing the importance of timely filing (출원 – chul-won).
Disputes regarding patent infringement (특허 침해) are taken seriously, and litigation (특허 소송) can be complex. Understanding the scope of patent claims (청구항) is crucial.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Two researchers at a tech company are discussing a new algorithm they developed.
Roles: A: Senior Researcher (김 박사 – Dr. Kim), B: Junior Researcher (이 연구원 – Researcher Lee)
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Expression: A: 이 연구원, 우리가 개발한 새로운 데이터 처리 알고리즘 말인데요.
Pronunciation: i yeon-gu-won, u-ri-ga gae-bal-han sae-ro-un de-i-teo cheo-ri al-go-ri-jeum mal-in-de-yo.
Meaning: A: Researcher Lee, about the new data processing algorithm we developed. -
Expression: B: 네, 김 박사님. 어떤 점이 궁금하신가요?
Pronunciation: ne, gim bak-sa-nim. eo-tteon jeom-i gung-geum-ha-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, Dr. Kim. What are you wondering about? -
Expression: A: 이 알고리즘을 방법특허로 출원할 수 있을지 검토해 봐야 할 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: i al-go-ri-jeum-eul bang-beop-teuk-heo-ro chul-won-hal su it-sseul-ji geom-to-hae bwa-ya hal geot ga-ta-yo.
Meaning: A: I think we need to review whether we can file a method patent application for this algorithm. -
Expression: B: 아, 방법특허요? 좋은 생각입니다. 선행 기술 조사는 해보셨나요?
Pronunciation: a, bang-beop-teuk-heo-yo? jo-eun saeng-gag-im-ni-da. seon-haeng gi-sul jo-sa-neun hae-bo-syeot-na-yo?
Meaning: B: Oh, a method patent? That’s a good idea. Have you conducted a prior art search? -
Expression: A: 네, 기본적인 조사는 마쳤는데, 유사한 방법이 없는 것 같아요. 변리사와 상담해서 특허 명세서를 준비해야겠어요.
Pronunciation: ne, gi-bon-jeog-in jo-sa-neun ma-chyeot-neun-de, yu-sa-han bang-beop-i eom-neun geot ga-ta-yo. byeol-li-sa-wa sang-dam-hae-seo teuk-heo myeong-se-seo-reul jun-bi-hae-ya-ge-sseo-yo.
Meaning: A: Yes, I’ve finished the basic search, and it seems there are no similar methods. We should consult with a patent attorney and prepare the patent specification. -
Expression: B: 알겠습니다. 그럼 관련 자료들을 정리해서 변리사 미팅을 준비하겠습니다.
Pronunciation: al-get-sseum-ni-da. geu-reom gwal-lyeon ja-ryo-deul-eul jeong-ri-hae-seo byeol-li-sa mi-ting-eul jun-bi-ha-get-sseum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Understood. Then I will organize the related materials and prepare for the meeting with the patent attorney.
Practice Tips
Mastering terms like 방법특허 takes practice! Try reading Korean news articles about technology or business innovation – you’ll often find these terms used. Discussing hypothetical inventions or business processes with Korean-speaking friends or tutors using this vocabulary can also be very helpful~. Pay close attention to the context in which these terms appear to fully grasp their nuances. Good luck with your studies!
