TIPO Publishes English Version of Patent Examination Guidelines, Part II: Substantive Examination for Invention Patents, Chapter 6 “Amendments” - 2024年10月18日

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 Releases Analysis of Taiwan's Green Trademark Industry – Now Available for the Public! - 2024年09月25日

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!

Accelerated Examination Program for Reexamination (AEPRe) hits the road on September 1, 2024 - 2024年09月11日

1、To improve the efficiency of the re-examination process, TIPO will launch “Accelerated Examination Program for Re-examination (AEPRe)” on September 1, 2024.  For cases where the final rejection decision on substantive examination only reject some claims and there is at least one claim that not rejected, the re-examination process of the re-examination invention case can be accelerated through AEPRe.  This program aims to improve the efficiency of the re-examination process and encourage applicants to amend their claims based on the “not rejected claim” provided in the final rejection decision on substantive examination.

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Accelerated Examination Program for Reexamination (AEPRe) hits the road on September 1, 2024

TIPO’s Revisions of the Patent Examination Guidelines Took Effect on July 1, 2024: Part II Chapter 1, 3, 11, 14 and Part V Chapter 1 - 2024年08月30日

TIPO has revised its examination guidelines for regulatory alignment, reflect changes in examination practices, unify interpretations, and improve examination quality. Revisions include additional examination principles and case examples, and apply to Part II “Substantive Examination for Invention Patents” (Chapter 1, 3, 11, and 14) and Part V “Examination of Invalidation” (Chapter 1). Revisions have been implemented since July 1, 2024, and key updates include:

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TIPO’s Revisions of the Patent Examination Guidelines Took Effect on July 1, 2024: Part II Chapter 1, 3, 11, 14 and Part V Chapter 1