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2022 Trends & Comparisons: Taiwan Invention Patent Applications and WIPO PCT Applications - 2023年10月11日

The number of applications for invention patents continues to grow in Taiwan. In 2022, 50,242 invention patents were filed in Taiwan, an increase of 2.3% due to surging growth between 9.4-16.1% in applications from the US, Mainland China and Korea. On the other hand, WIPO accepted approx. 278,100 PCT applications, marking the slowest increase of 0.3% in 13 years since 2009.

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2022 Trends & Comparisons: Taiwan Invention Patent Applications and WIPO PCT Applications

TIPO Publishes English Version of Patent Examination Guidelines, Part II, Chapter 1 - 2023年08月07日

TIPO has released the English version of the “Patent Examination Guidelines, Part II: Substantive Examination for Invention Patents, Chapter 1. Written Description, Claim, Abstract and Drawing” to enhance the international IP community’s understanding of Taiwan’s patent examination process. Moreover, it functions as a helpful tool for foreign applicants, enabling them to assess whether their patent applications meet the requirements specified in said Guidelines.

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TIPO Publishes English Version of Patent Examination Guidelines, Part II, Chapter 1

Amendment to the Regulations Governing the Determination of Patent Term Extention Come into Effect on July 1, 2023 - 2023年07月14日

TIPO previously required applicants seeking to extend patent terms on pharmaceutical products or manufacturing methods to submit documentation for the duration of all domestic and/or international clinical trials. Documentation was then sent to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), the central competent authority, to confirm the clinical trial period required for issuing a drug license.

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Amendment to the Regulations Governing the Determination of Patent Term Extention Come into Effect on July 1, 2023

Revisions to the Enforcement Rules of the Patent Act Shall be Enacted on May 1, 2023 - 2023年04月17日

Draft revisions to the Enforcement Rules of the Patent Act to meet patent examination needs and increase examination efficiency were promulgated on March 24, 2023. The revisions will take effect on May 1, 2023. A summary of key points are as follows:

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Revisions to the Enforcement Rules of the Patent Act Shall be Enacted on May 1, 2023

TIPO Publishes Taiwan-Japan Concordance of Similar Group Codes (corresponding to NCL12-2023) - 2023年03月10日

TIPO has updated the Taiwan-Japan Concordance of Similar Group Codes (corresponding to NCL12-2023) according to WIPO’s latest revisions to the Nice Classification, 12th Edition-Version 2023. Applicants are welcome to refer to the document when registering a trademark.

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TIPO Publishes Taiwan-Japan Concordance of Similar Group Codes (corresponding to NCL12-2023)

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