TIPO Publishes English Version of Patent Examination Guidelines, Part II: Substantive Examination for Invention Patents, Chapter 6 “Amendments” - 2024.10.18

TIPO has released the English version of the Patent Examination Guidelines, Part II: Substantive Examination for Invention Patents, Chapter 6 “Amendments” to enhance the international IP community’s understanding of Taiwan’s patent examination process.

This chapter outlines the appropriate timing for proposing amendments and explains how admissibility is evaluated during the examination process. Moreover, it functions as a helpful tool for foreign applicants, enabling them to assess whether their patent applications meet specified Guideline requirements. 

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TIPO Publishes English Version of Patent Examination Guidelines, Part II: Substantive Examination for Invention Patents, Chapter 6 “Amendments”

TIPO Publishes the 2023 Compilation of Selected Court Decisions on Trade Secret Cases on Official Website for Public Reference - 2024.09.25

To promote public understanding of the development of trade secret judicial practices in Taiwan, TIPO has published the 2023 Compilation of Selected Court Decisions on Trade Secret Cases.

22 cases were selected by sifting through 67 civil and criminal decisions relating to trade secrets in 2023, and then examined and categorized based on key issues: the three elements of trade secrets, trade secrets infringement, and trade secrets related rulings Court decisions were summarized, compiled, and have been published on TIPO's official website as of August 13, 2024 in the Trade Secrets section for public reference.

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TIPO Publishes the 2023 Compilation of Selected Court Decisions on Trade Secret Cases on Official Website for Public Reference

TIPO Releases Analysis of Taiwan's Green Trademark Industry – Now Available for the Public! - 2024.09.25

Following the 2023 publication of the Comparative Analysis of Taiwan's Green Trademark Industry in the Last Ten Years, TIPO has continued its research by incorporating the latest statistics to analyze the current state of Taiwan's green trademark industry. The newly completed Analysis of Taiwan's Green Trademark Industry offers insights for businesses on how to strategically position their green trademarks to address global climate change and net-zero emission strategies.

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TIPO Releases Analysis of Taiwan's Green Trademark Industry – Now Available for the Public!

The 2024.01 Edition of the International Patent Classification (IPC) Now Available on TIPO Website - 2024.08.30

The 2024.01 edition of the International Patent Classification (IPC) has been published on the TIPO website. For new applications filed on or after August 1, 2024 to TIPO, the updated IPC 2024.01 edition shall apply. As a result, the Patent Gazette will be published using the 2024.01 edition starting from August 1, 2024, and the Published Patent Application Gazette will adopt the new classification starting from October 16, 2024.

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The 2024.01 Edition of the International Patent Classification (IPC) Now Available on TIPO Website