Using a Joint Work Without Consent in South Korea — No Crime, but Damages Nonetheless
In South Korea, using a joint work without a co-author’s consent is no crime but is civil infringement. Suwon High Court 2025Na13164 awarded damages.
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Employee Invention Compensation in South Korea
On June 24 and 25, 2026 the Supreme Court of Korea reversed four employee invention compensation cases. Internal rules setting triggering conditions and a review procedure fix a payment time subject to an uncertain time limit, so the ten-year period runs from that date.
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Who Owns the Copyright in a Work-for-Hire Contract in South Korea? Key Court Rulings Explained
Under South Korean copyright law, copyright in commissioned works vests in the contractor by default. Landmark rulings on software, websites, advertising, and joint works analyzed.
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Design Right Invalidation & Platform Takedown Damages South Korea
Can a Korean design right holder be sued for damages after platform takedown when the registration is later invalidated? Court precedents from South Korea explained.
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Does Playing Background Music in Your Store Infringe Copyright in South Korea?
Playing background music via a commercial service in South Korea may infringe performance rights. Learn how the January 2025 Supreme Court ruling (Case No. 2023Da290386) and Enforcement Decree Article 11 affect your business.
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Is Reforming a Luxury Bag Trademark Infringement in South Korea? Supreme Court Case 2024Da311181 Analysis
South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled that reforming a luxury bag for personal use does not constitute trademark infringement. A landmark decision with global implications for IP law and consumer rights.
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Criminal Liability for Web Crawling: Complete Analysis of Supreme Court Case 2021Do1533
Comprehensive analysis of when web crawling becomes criminal under Korean law. Examines Supreme Court Case 2021Do1533 covering information network intrusion, copyright violations, and obstruction of business charges with practical guidance for companies.
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Legal Liability of Automation Programs and Criminal Punishment: Supreme Court Analysis of Online Ad Click Fraud Case
Comprehensive analysis of the Supreme Court ruling on online ad click fraud cases using automation programs, examining the elements of information network laws and obstruction of business crimes, and detailed explanation of legal punishment standards.