WIPS is the oldest and biggest online worldwide patent information service provider in South Korea and provides a full range of online intellectual property services - including Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Industrial Designs. Since its founding in 1999, WIPS has become the South Korea's most valuable IP (Intellectual Property) company and had the largest market share (62% in 2011) for 12 years. Our accumulated experience and knowledge provide us the required know-how to implement online IP service for our customers; as a result, we the only government-designated institution in South Korea, authorized by the KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office), and we carry out the all IP search service areas for the Korean government. For reference, KIPO has internationally achieved their capability and credibility as an International Search Authority (ISA) and an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) for PCT appointed 1997 after having been ranked at third place in the world in 2010. Our main strength is that we possess over 200 Intellectual Property Specialists and Attorneys, and many our special members cover all client to receive the best IP Search/Analysis Services. Also, we were awarded the ISO27001 for Information Security Management to thoroughly outline the requirements for managing, maintaining, and securing customer's information. Today, we live in an era of intellectual property and IP management plays as a key role, which means information technology and knowledge are the most valuable factor in all industries. That is the reason why WIPS aims to be a global market leader while truly propelling our IP services to the next frontier, beyond Asia.
