🖋 updated. 2025.03.21

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Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency (KOIPA) Contact Information

• Main Contact Number 1600-9099

• Email ipcenter_help@koipa.re.kr

Table of Contents

1. Login

• The Proxy Agent Service is accessible only with an account issued by the Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency (KOIPA).

• For account issuance or reset requests, please contact KOIPA (see contact details above).

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2. Support Project Agreement

• The designated proxy agent of the supported company decides whether to accept and perform the assigned support project.

• Once a decision (agree/disagree) is made, it cannot be reversed.

• If no response is given within five days from the request date, the agreement request will be automatically canceled.

① Log in with the proxy agent account.

② Click on [Support Project Agreement].

③ Click [Respond] for the requested agreement.

④ Select either [Agree] or [Disagree], then click [Save].

⑤ If selecting [Disagree], provide a reason.

⑥ Once submitted, the decision (agree/disagree) and response history will be recorded.

⑦ Details such as agreement status, timestamp, and reasons for disagreement can be reviewed at any time.

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3. Performing Support Projects

This section manages the overall process, from online contract signing to project execution and completion.

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STEP 1. Contract Information

The Project Agent is required to pre-enter the fundamental contract details to execute the support project contract.

① Click on the project to enter information in the [Performing Support Projects] menu.

② Check the [Basic Contract Information], including the project number and business type.

③ Click the [Enter Contract Information] button at the bottom and fill in the contract period, government support funds, and company contribution amount.

• The contract period and project fund information entered will be reviewed by the support company and administrator.

• To proceed with the online contract, you must enter the contract period and project fund information in advance.

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STEP 2. Contract Sign

• The support project contract with the Overseas Intellectual Property Center is executed online via an electronic contract.

• Before proceeding with the online signature, please ensure the following two requirements are met:
  • ① Pre-registration of the representative's signature image file
  • ② Pre-entry of the company representative's name
  • Registration/Input Path: [Click company name at the top right > Member Information > Edit]

① Select the project to sign in the [Performing Support Project] menu.

② Navigate to the [STEP 2. Contract Sign] tab and click [Write Contract].

• The contract must be drafted by the Project Representative.

• If the contract has not been drafted, the support company cannot review or sign it.

③ In the contract drafting screen, verify that all contract details are displayed correctly in the top section. If there is incorrect information, go to the [STEP 1. Contract Information] tab and edit it before proceeding.

④ Scroll down and complete Article 5 of the contract.
Click
[View Task List] to see an example of the tasks.

⑤After filling out Article 5 , click [Complete Draft].

• Once [Complete Draft] is clicked, the support company will be able to sign the contract electronically.

• After clicking [Complete Draft] , an automatic email request for electronic signing will be sent to the support company.

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Amendment Scope of the Contract

• The contract may be amended only before both the Supported Company and the Project Agent have affixed their electronic signatures.

• Once either party has electronically signed the contract, no further modifications shall be permitted.

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⑥ To sign the contract electronically, click [View Contract].

• The signature image registered in the member information will be used for the electronic signature.

• If the signature image has not been registered, upload it first.
  Registration Path: [Click company name at the top right > Member Information > Edit]
  

⑦ Navigate through the contract and review all details on the final page.
If any errors are found, pause the signing process and correct them first.

⑧ Click [Sign Contract] at the top right.
For secure contract execution, an
authentication code (OTP) will be sent to the responsible person’s email for two-step verification.

⑨ Enter the authentication code received via email within 10 minutes and click [Confirm].

⑩ Once the authentication is successful, the signing date and time will be recorded. Click [View Contract] to check the completed, signed contract.

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STEP 3. Contract Documents

① Download and review contract-related documents submitted by the support company.

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STEP 4. Management of Grant Application Documents

This menu is for submitting and managing performance result documents required for government grant applications.

① Click [Registration Project Info].

② Select the type of report to be submitted and attach the relevant file.

③ Submitted documents will be listed and can be downloaded for verification. An administrator will review the documents for grant approval. The review status can be checked in the document list.

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4. Company Information Management

① Click the user ID in the upper right corner to access the Company Information Management page.

② Click [Modify] to modify company details.

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5. Forms Repository

Provides required document templates for proxy agents.

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6. Announcements

Important notifications regarding the IPCENTER Support Projects will be posted here.

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