As the president of Korea Trademark & Design Association (KOTA), I welcome you to our official website. KOTA was founded in 2010 as a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization for brand and design owners, IP professionals and other stake holders in this dynamically evolving area of intellectual property.

  KOTA endeavors to spearhead diversified public activities in order to raise public awareness on the strategic value and importance of establishing a sound IP strategy - especially with a focus on the intellectual property aspects of brand and design - for the businesses of today. As major legal disputes between companies invariably involve IP issues, particularly those relating to brands and designs, having an efficient brand and design strategy in place is the best pro-active approach to strengthen the competitiveness of companies and Korea as a nation.

  As it has done for the past few years, KOTA will continue to take a leading role in providing an open discussion where helpful information relating to brands and designs is actively exchanged, and also carry out policy advocacy work to bring advancement in the field of brands and designs.

  Thank you.