Amid continuous damage from patent infringement by domestic companies, there are concerns over intellectual property protection

South Korean companies face significant challenges in patent infringement litigation due to evidence collection difficulties. A government survey found 54.9% of 488 companies suffered losses from inadequate evidence in patent cases. LS Electric abandoned a 2019 lawsuit against competitor Y over solar wire patent infringement due to evidence procurement issues. Patent infringement cases average 606 days versus 372 days for general civil suits, with only 14.8% plaintiff success rate. Government considers introducing Korean-style discovery system.