15 years
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)
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.
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)
no
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
6 months
3-6 months
no
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.
via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.