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