How long is the protection period of industrial design in Taiwan, China?

Submitted by 页之码 on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 15:53

15 years

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TW Taiwan, China

Whether a utility model application in Taiwan, China can be type-converted
no
Features of the design patent application process in Taiwan, China
TIPO conducts formality examination and substantive examination of design patent applications, and the request for substantive examination must be filed within 3 years from the filing date/priority date.
Whether the invention patent application in Taiwan, China can be DAS
no
Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Taiwan, China
Bureau of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Economic Affairs
English: Taiwan Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of Economic Affairs, ROC, abbreviation: TIPO
Website: www.tipo.gov.tw
Taiwan Patent Search: Republic of China Patent Information Search System (tipo.gov.tw)
Whether the design application in Taiwan, China can be DAS
no
How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Taiwan, China?
via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Taiwan, China
If the invention is disclosed intentionally or unintentionally by the applicant, or the disclosure is made with or without the consent of the applicant, a 12-month novelty grace period may be enjoyed.
Novelty Grace Period for Invention Patent Application in Taiwan, China
If the invention is disclosed intentionally or unintentionally by the applicant, or the disclosure is made with or without the consent of the applicant, a 12-month novelty grace period may be enjoyed.

What are the requirements for utility model application documents in Taiwan, China

Filing Language: Traditional Chinese

via Paris Convention

Necessary documents:

Abstract
Abstract Drawing
Claim
Specification
Drawing

Attachments (if any)

Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
Power of Attorney
Certified Priority Document
Translation of the first page of the priority certificate
Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

On November 22, 2010, the State Intellectual Property Office of China began to implement the "Several Provisions on Patent Applications for Taiwan Compatriots", which stipulates that both parties agree to confirm the validity of the first application date of the other party's patents, trademarks and variety rights in accordance with their respective regulations, and Actively promote the making of corresponding arrangements to protect the priority rights and interests of people on both sides of the strait.