IPR Conference 2026: AI Meets IP: Practical Perspectives from Offices and Users in the Republic of Korea

On 6 November 2026, the EU–ROK IP Action - funded and led by the European Commission, implemented and co-funded by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) – in cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) and the Ministry of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Korea (MOIP), organised the IPR conference 2026: AI Meets IP: Practical Perspectives from Offices and Users.

The conference brought together representatives of IP Offices, businesses, legal practitioners, academia and technology providers from Europe and the Republic of Korea to examine the practical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of intellectual property.

The conference focused on how AI is transforming the day-to-day management, protection and commercialisation of intellectual property assets. Speakers from European and Korean IP authorities presented current AI-supported services designed to assist IP owners, while private-sector experts shared practical experiences on the use of AI in trade mark, design and patent-related activities. Discussions highlighted opportunities for improving efficiency, access to information and user support, while also addressing challenges related to transparency, reliability, governance and human oversight in AI-assisted processes.

By bringing together IP Offices and business perspectives from both regions, the event provided a valuable platform for dialogue on the evolving relationship between AI and IP. It aimed to strengthen cooperation between European and Korean stakeholders, increase awareness of emerging AI-driven tools and services, and contribute to ongoing exchanges on innovation, digital transformation and IP within the broader framework of EU–Korea trade relations.