Filing Language: Traditional Chinese |
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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. |
2 years
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
no
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.
no
6 months
no
via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
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.
20 years