Statistics on Patent Invalidation Trial Cases in Taiwan from 2009-2013
| Year | Sustained | Partly Sustained | Rejected | Percentage of Sustained Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 719 | - | 602 | 54.40% |
| 2010 | 522 | - | 453 | 53.50% |
| 2011 | 480 | - | 474 | 50.30% |
| 2012 | 484 | - | 448 | 51.90% |
| 2013 | 429 | 113 | 337 | 55.20% |
| Remarks: 1. Other cases such as dismissal and withdrawal are not included in the statistics. 2. Decision of “Partly Sustained” is available only from 2013 | ||||
| Source: 2013 TIPO Annual Report (Unit: cases) | ||||