The Impact of Multilateral Trade Negotiations on Intellectual Property Laws in Korea

Abstract

THE IMPACT OF MULTILATERAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS IN KOREA Sang-Hyun Songt Seong-Ki Kimtt I. The Korean Economy and New Recognition of the R ole of IPR A. The Korean Economy in the 1980s B. Problems in Protecting IPR in Korea C. Recognition of the Role of IPR II. Progress in IPR Legislation in 1986 A . Patents B. Copyrights III. Impact of Multilateral Trade Negotiations A. Spill-over Effects of TRIPS 1. Patents 2. Copyrights 3. Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits ........ 4. Trade Secrets B. Harmonization with the New International Standards 1. Copyrights 2. Patents 3. Other Rights 4. Civil Remedies and Criminal Penalties ....... IV. Korea's Response to the Changing Environment ..... A. Reorganization of the Chemical Industry ........ B. New Possibilities for the Publishing and Software Industries V . Sum m ary t ft Professor of Law, Seoul National University. Attorney, Kim & Chang, Seoul, Korea.