What are the requirements for the invention patent application documents in Taiwan, China

Whether the invention patent application in Taiwan, China can be type-converted

no

Whether the design application in Taiwan, China can be DAS

no

Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Taiwan, China

A 12-month novelty grace period is available if:

Disclosure of designs at exhibitions held or recognized by Taiwan authorities
Disclosure of Disclosures Without the Applicant's Consent
The design application shall be submitted to TIPO within 6 months after the above disclosure and the corresponding evidence shall be submitted.

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

15 years

How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Taiwan, China?

6 months

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 invention patent application in Taiwan, China can be DAS

no

What are the requirements for the design application documents in Taiwan, China

Filing Language: Traditional Chinese

Necessary documents:

Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
A Brief Description

Attachments (if any):

Certified Priority Document
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

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.