Legal Articles: Trademark, Patent, Industrial Design, Copyright, IPR in Taiwan
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Changes to the patent system in Taiwan
Apr
Taiwan is slowly rising to become one of the central IP hubs in Asia. Taiwan’s IP Office (TIPO) is accomplishing more and more achievements, rivaling CNIPA in many aspects, especially in patents. So, what are the changes coming to the patent system in Taiwan in recent years? The Global Patent Search System of TIPO In […]
Taiwan has new e-certificate registration system
Jun
Recently, TIPO has announced that this agency will have a new e-certificate registration system, specifically for trademark and other IP aspects. An online registration system offers numerous benefits compared to traditional paper-based registration processes. Here are some advantages of implementing an online registration system: Convenience and accessibility: Online registration systems allow individuals to register for […]
Legal notes to copyright registration in Taiwan
Apr
Copyright registration in Taiwan. Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. Taiwan’s export-oriented industrial economy is the 21st-largest in the world by nominal GDP, and 20th-largest by PPP measures, with major contributions from steel, machinery, electronics, and chemicals manufacturing. Taiwan is a developed country, ranking 15th in GDP per […]
Legal notes to patent registration in Taiwan
Aug
Patent registration in Taiwan. Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. Taiwan’s export-oriented industrial economy is the 21st-largest in the world by nominal GDP, and 20th-largest by PPP measures, with major contributions from steel, machinery, electronics, and chemicals manufacturing. Taiwan is a developed country, ranking 15th in GDP per […]
Domain names and intellectual property rights: establishment of dispute resolution centers and dispute resolution regulations in Taiwan
May
Companies, agencies, and even individuals utilize domain names linked to their designations, names, or trademarks to improve their online awareness now that the Internet is widely accessible and international trade is common. Domain names are gradually becoming a symbol representing the website’s supplier and the goods or services shown on it, rather than merely the […]
Legal notes to trademark registration in Taiwan
Dec
Trademark registration in Taiwan. Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. Taiwan’s export-oriented industrial economy is the 21st-largest in the world by nominal GDP, and 20th-largest by PPP measures, with major contributions from steel, machinery, electronics, and chemicals manufacturing. Taiwan is a developed country, ranking 15th in GDP per […]
Protect your art from copyright infringement
Apr
Putting pen to paper, fingers on the keyboard, or using tools to make a sound, you’ve actually made something out of nothing. You are the legal owner of the work or sound, and laws exist to ensure that your intellectual property rights are properly protected. How does it happen? Copyright infringement is enforced more closely […]
Taiwan Trademark Law: What legal notes to Taiwan trademark certificate.
What is use requirement after trademark registration in Taiwan? What actions could be considered as use of trademark in Taiwan? Could we stop validity of trademark registration certificate based on non-use for a period of time? How many years of non-use? A trademark must be used within three years after its registration. The use of trademark must […]