The Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation (hereafter referred to as the “Gyeonggi Innovation Center”) announced on the 16th (local time) that it signed a business agreement (MOU) with the Association for the Protection of International Intellectual Property (AIPPI, Korean Association President Ahn Seong-tak) to strengthen the intellectual property (IP) capabilities of Korean startups. This agreement aims to systematically support the entry of technology-based startups into the global market by combining expertise in intellectual property protection and utilization with startup support capabilities.
AIPPI is an international intellectual property protection organization with an international cooperation network of 8,000 IP experts in 110 countries around the world. It has been leading advice and policy improvement on global intellectual property issues through cooperation with legal experts from each country. Through this agreement, Korean startups will be able to manage intellectual property-related risks that they may face in the process of advancing overseas in advance and establish a foundation for strengthening their technology and brand protection capabilities in the global market.
The two organizations plan to jointly plan and promote practical programs centered on areas of cooperation such as ▲provision of advice from overseas IP experts, ▲joint operation of IP-related forums and education programs, and ▲legal and institutional support for global expansion.
Prior to signing the business agreement, the two sides jointly held the “2025 AIPPI Expert Connect: China-Japan IP Experts’ Practical Entry Strategy Clinic” at the Pangyo 2nd Techno Valley Startup Zone on June 16. The event was attended by approximately 40 IP experts from 7 countries including Korea, China, and Japan, affiliated with AIPPI, and domestic startup officials, who shared regional entry strategies and intellectual property protection measures. The foundation for cooperation between Korea, China, and Japan was also strengthened through the InDepth networking session, where customized consulting was provided for each company.
Through this agreement, the Gyeonggi Innovation Center plans to expand its role as a global cooperation hub among the national Creative Economy Innovation Centers and strengthen its specialized support system for the sustainable overseas expansion of domestic startups.
An official from the Gyeonggi Innovation Center said, “This agreement will be a practical opportunity to help startups effectively protect their intellectual property and expand their businesses overseas,” adding, “We will continue to improve the growth conditions for startups through cooperation with global professional organizations.”
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