[Seoul] 2026 Small Business IP Creation Support - Follow-up (Overseas Trademark) Program Announcement
Seoul-based small businesses preparing for overseas expansion can receive support for overseas trademark applications through specialized patent firms with only a 40% cash co-payment.
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The application period runs from September 29, 2026 (Tue) to October 8, 2026 (Thu) at 18:00, requiring online submission via pms.ripc.org. The support covers overseas trademark applications (one per company) with a budget of up to KRW 3,500,000 per case (including VAT and co-payment), which requires a 40% cash co-payment.
3-second summary
- Support Content: Overseas trademark application (1 case per company)
- Support Scale: Up to KRW 3.5 million per case (including VAT and co-payment)
- Co-payment: 40% in cash
- Application Period: Sep 29, 2026 (Tue) ~ Oct 8, 2026 (Thu) 18:00
- Submission Method: Online application (pms.ripc.org)
Eligibility checklist
- Small business owner under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate)
- Beneficiary of the 2026 Small Business IP Creation Support - Trademark Application Support or IP Creation Comprehensive Package Support provided by the Seoul Intellectual Property Center
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: September 29, 2026 (Tue) ~ October 8, 2026 (Thu) 18:00
- Application Method: Online application (pms.ripc.org → Project Management System → Support Program Announcement → Check Seoul, Check Small Business IP Creation Support)
Recommended for
- Recommended for Seoul-based small business owners who have already secured domestic IP rights and plan to expand overseas based on their recipes or have existing export records.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Small business owner under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate); Beneficiary of the 2026 Small Business IP Creation Support - Trademark Application Support or IP Creation Comprehensive Package Support provided by the Seoul Intellectual Property Center.
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by Korea Invention Promotion Association / Regional Intellectual Property Center.
Last updated · Source: Korea Invention Promotion Association / Regional Intellectual Property Center — official notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.