Before submitting an invention application to be registered in Korea, the applicant ought to consider if the invention is allowable under Korean IP law. If the applicant?s answer is "no" to any of the questions below, the invention is not allowable in Korea.

1) Is the technology based on the laws of nature?
2) Can the invention be used for a commercial/industrial purpose?
3) Has the invention not been previously "worked" (used for a commercial/industrial purpose) or made public in Korea before the filing of patent application?
4) Is the invention something that cannot be created by someone of average skill and knowledge in the field?
5) Does the invention not fall under the unpatentable category as specified by Korean IP law, e.g., violating moral standards, endangering public health, etc.?
6) Do the specifications precisely describe the invention, and is the scope of the claim clearly defined?
7) Has the invention not already been registered in Korea ("first to file")?