Questel Accelerates Growth in South Korea

Paris, September 16, 2024—Questel, a global leader in intellectual property (IP) solutions, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its ambitious growth plans in South Korea, after signing a strategic partnership with local IP consulting firm PeachTree. The collaboration marks a crucial step in Questel's journey to enhance its presence in South Korea, the world's fifth-largest market by number of major IP filers. 

By solidifying its footprint in South Korea, Questel can further support its global client base to protect and manage IP portfolios more effectively in one of the world’s most innovative markets. As importantly, it can now also assist South Korean businesses to safeguard and leverage their intellectual capital on the world stage.  

 “As part of our commitment to supporting businesses across the world to navigate the complexities of global IP management in every market, we are delighted to partner with PeachTree in South Korea,” commented Charles Besson, CEO at Questel. “South Korea is a dynamic and rapidly growing market for IP, so it was important to work with a firm that shares our dynamic approach and specialist expertise.”  

PeachTree is a highly specialized, expert, and dynamic firm in South Korea that is well-regarded for its deep knowledge and tailored approach to IP strategy. By working together, Questel and PeachTree are poised to provide unmatched IP solutions tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within the South Korean market.  

 South Korean businesses will now enjoy seamless access to Questel’s comprehensive end-to-end and integrated range of IP management services, solutions, technologies, and resources via a fully localized version of its website, www.questel.com. These include dedicated IP filing and prosecution services—such as patent search & analysis, European Patent validation, translation, and IP renewals—as well as access to AI-elevated tools and expertise.  

Sungjoon Chung, CEO of Peachtree, added, “We are thrilled to partner with Questel, a leader in the global IP landscape. This partnership allows us to enhance our service offerings and provide our clients with world-class IP solutions that are vital for their growth and competitiveness on the global stage.”