To encourage research and innovation in green patent technologies, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) implemented a new system on September 2, 2026, allowing patent applicants to voluntarily declare green technology (more…)

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In Taiwan, an Applicant who files a patent application claiming the priority of the same invention (or creation) from the World Trade Organization (WTO) members or countries that mutually recognize priority with Taiwan, must submit a priority document (more…)

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Requirements, Deadlines and Common Pitfalls for Foreign Applicants

Although Taiwan is not a member of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, Taiwan has been a member of the World Trade Organization (“WTO”) (more…)

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When filing the Taiwan trademark registration, Applicants must designate the classes of goods or services in the order of classes, and specifically list the names of the goods or services. Taiwan trademark registration can be filed for one class (more…)

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Patent data from 2025 published by the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) are compiled into the following tables. (more…)

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Trademark data from 2025 published by the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) are compiled into the following tables. (more…)

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I. Customs Enforcement Procedures (more…)

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