Statistics on Trademark Remedy Cases in Taiwan from 2008 – 2012
| Category | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rejection | 7,884 | 7,681 | 8,772 | 6,449 | 8,725 | |
| Opposition | 1,255 | 1,304 | 932 | 820 | 751 | |
| Invalidation Trial | 411 | 551 | 387 | 366 | 329 | |
| Cancellation Trial | 322 | 386 | 567 | 455 | 500 | |
| Total* | 9,872 | 9,922 | 10,658 | 8,090 | 10,305 | |
| Appeal* | 1,054 | 1,048 | 906 | 674 | 835 | |
| Administrative Suit* | 148 | 263 | 254 | 173 | 192 | |
| Percentage for Applying Administrative Remedy | Appeal | 10.68 | 10.56 | 8.5 | 8.33 | 8.1 |
| Administrative Suit | 1.5 | 2.65 | 2.38 | 2.14 | 1.86 | |
Remarks:
In Taiwan, the application for registration, opposition, invalidation trial and cancellation trial are handled by Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO). The losing part, being dissatisfied with decision rendered by the TIPO may file as appeal with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and further an administrative suit with the Intellectual Property Court (IPC).
