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Patent Funding
Funding Review Criteria and Funding Scope
The following table sets forth the Funding Review criteria, score ranges, and corresponding funding scope under the Patent Funding Program.
| Grade | Score Range | Funding Scope |
|---|---|---|
| A | 80 or above | Eligible for domestic filing under ITVC Funding and included as a candidate for Foreign Funding Review |
| B | 70 or above | Eligible for domestic filing under ITVC Funding |
| C | 60 or above | Eligible for provisional specification filing in Korea under ITVC Funding |
| D | Below 60 | Not eligible for ITVC Funding (filing may proceed under Lab Funding, if necessary) |
Exceptions and Exclusions
Early Filing
- 1A provisional specification filing may be conducted prior to completion of the formal Domestic Funding Review
- 2Domestic Funding Review may be requested thereafter
Cases Not Eligible for ITVC Funding
In the following cases, funding under the Patent Funding Scheme shall not be provided:
1Provisional specification filing
2Request for accelerated examination
3Grade D under Domestic Funding Review
4Domestic or Foreign Filing through non-designated Patent Firms
5Joint patents with companies (cost allocation shall be determined through inter-institutional negotiation)
Re-consideration Procedure for Domestic Funding Review
Where the inventor or the responsible department has an objection to the results of the Domestic Funding Review, re-consideration may be requested once
Procedure
- 1Re-consideration may be requested once by the inventor or the responsible department
- 2Additional supporting materials or technical supplements may be submitted
- 3The score and grade may be reviewed and adjusted based on the submitted materials
- 4The result of the re-consideration shall be deemed final