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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
