by the Supreme Court of Korea

“ Item 4 of the TA refers to one that, by its composition or use on the designated goods, conveys a meaning or content that is contrary to public order, or the good morals and customs of ordinary citizens. If the cited trademark is neither famous nor well-known, applying for trademark registration by imitating the cited trademark for different goods does not in itself fall under Article 7 Paragraph (1) Item 4 of the TA. (See Supreme Court Decision 96Hoo2296, decided on October 14, 1997.) The cited trademark's being famous and well-known in this case means being famous and well-known in Korea. ”

“ Constitution, laws, treaties, decrees, ordinances and rules; Notices, public notifications, directions and others similar to them issued by the state or local government; Judgments, decisions, orders, or rulings of courts, as well as rulings and decisions made by the administrative appeal procedures, or other similar procedures; Compilations or translations of works as referred to in Subparagraphs 1 to 3 which are produced by the state or local government; and Current news reports which transmit simple facts, and digital audio transmission ”