‘Coffee’ trademark registration increases dramatically in Korea

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According to Korea Patent and Trademark Office, the number of registration for coffee increases in Korea as the café culture has been gained popularity since 2008, Asia Economy reported. The number of registration was 200~300 per year before 2008, but it went up to 1,100 in 2012 and this year, 600 applications were filed already.  

The reason for high percentage of individual application is that it is easy to start café business and people register for branding, claiming rights and awareness for their business, the office analyzed.  

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