국내 특허 분석을 통한 장갑 기술의 융복합적 고찰

This study analyzed intellectual property rights (patents, utility models, and design registrations) related to functional gloves filed in Korea. Data were collected through the KIPRIS database and examined by filing year, applicant type, filing region, IPC and Locarno classifications, and technical content. The analysis revealed that applications increased sharply after 2016, with filings concentrated in the metropolitan area and relatively high proportions in the Gyeongsang region outside the capital. In terms of IPC, the A41D category (outerwear, protective clothing, and accessories) accounted for the largest share, followed by sports and leisure gloves (A63B) and material/processing fields (D04B, B29C, D06M). Design registrations were clustered in Locarno Class 02-06, covering a wide range of protective, sports, medical, and industrial gloves. Technological content focused on material development, accessory function improvement, manufacturing innovation, and task-specific performance enhancement, with notable applications of silver nanoparticles, natural materials, ergonomic design, and added functions such as heating, sensors, and coatings. Future research should include comparative analysis of international filing trends and the integration of advanced materials and smart technologies, thereby clarifying the global competitive landscape and contributing to a virtuous cycle of technological development, intellectual property acquisition, and market competitiveness in the functional glove sector.