The Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs promulgated on November 10, 2010 that starting from February 1, 2011, when a new trademark application designated for use from International Class 1 to 34, covered more than 20 items in one class, then for each additional item (starting from the 21st item), an extra official fee of NTD 200 (about USD 6.7) will be imposed. On top of the foregoing, said promulgation also included if a new trademark application is filed electronically, a NTD 300 (about USD 10) reduction will apply; and in instances where the designated goods in an electronic filing protects goods which are identical with those reference goods as provided in the TIPO database, then a further reduction NTD 300 in official fee will apply. Finally, for trademark renewals, if renewal application is withdrawn prior to its being approved by TIPO, then a request to refund the official fee of NTD 4000 (USD 133) may be filed.
Details of said promulgation are as below:
| Official fees before Jan 31, 2011 (NTD) | Official fees after Feb. 1, 2011 (NTD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official fees for filing trademark applications | Number of designated goods: 1 – 20 NTD 3000 21 – 60 NTD 5000 More than 60 NTD 9000 Any number of services: NTD 3000 | Class 1 – 34 | Class 35 | Class 36 – 45 |
| Less than 20 items in a designated class NTD 3000 Each additional item (starting from the 21st item) NTD 200 | Less than 5 in retailing services NTD 3000 Each additional retailing service (starting from the 6th service): NTD 500 | Official fee NTD 3000 | ||
| Withdrawal of renewal application | Official fee NTD 4000 Non-refundable | Refundable | ||
Exchange rate (2010/12/01) 1 USD =30 NTD
