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| What is a Trademark? | A trademark is a distinctive identifiable sign, expression, or symbol that denotes a brand. |
| Trademark Registration Cost in Taiwan | The trademark registration in Taiwan cost starts from $90. |
| Timeline for Trademark Registration in Taiwan | Register a brand in Taiwan within 2 to 5 months. |
| Benefits of Trademark Registration in Taiwan | The benefits of Trademark Filing in Taiwan are as follows:
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| Types of Marks to Register a Trademark in Taiwan | Types of Taiwan Trademark Registration are as follows:
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| Documents required for the Trademark Registration in Taiwan/th> | The list of documents required for Trademark Filing in Taiwan are as follows:
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| Who can Apply for Trademark Registration in Taiwan? | The eligibility criteria for Trademark Filing in Taiwan are as follows:
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| Process for Trademark Registration in Taiwan | The trademark process to Trademark Protection in Taiwan is as follows:
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| How can Enterslice help you with Taiwan Trademark Registration? |
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Protect your unique brand identity and establish a strong business presence in the robust economy of Taiwan with Trademark registration in Taiwan.
Trademark registration in Taiwan is a procedure that helps businesses and global entrepreneurs establish a strong business presence in the robust economy of Taiwan, which has a US$815 billion gross domestic product (GDP) with a 2.7% growth rate and a US$1.93 trillion purchasing power parity (PPP).
Taiwan is best known for its Information Technology (IT) hubs, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Integrated Circuit Industry, computer parts manufacturing, natural gas refineries, chemicals, and textile industries, with top exports in agriculture, machinery, and electronic industries.
The Trademark Act of 1960 is the primary Taiwan trademark law that governs and protects trademark registration in Taiwan for brands, including word, design, symbol, three-dimension (3D), color, sound, motions, collective, and certification marks. Taiwan follows the “multi-class filling” and “first to file” approach for businesses and global entrepreneurs who want to register a trademark in Taiwan.
Taiwan is a signatory to the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). It is important to note that Taiwanese businesses and global entrepreneurs can still claim priority based on the World Trade Organization (WTO) membership even though Taiwan is not a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Exclusive Brand Recognition
Protection from Copycats
Registration Validity for 10 Years
Register in Taiwan’s Free Trade Zones
Fast Registration Process
Easy Renewal Process
Prevent Trademark Infringement
Get Customs Assistance
Trademark Monitoring Support
Trademark registration in Taiwan provides several benefits, such as unique brand identity and exclusive rights to brands. Some benefits of trademark registration are as follows:
Trademark registration in Taiwan helps Taiwanese and global entrepreneurs enhance their unique brand value through asset creation and valuation. Entrepreneurs can expand their businesses by means of mergers & acquisitions, sale, license, and franchise of their trademark.
Trademark licensing in Taiwan entitles Taiwanese and global entrepreneurs to establish unique brand recognition among the diverse consumers of Taiwan by granting them exclusive rights to their brand, which would help them build customer loyalty and credibility in the strong market presence of Taiwan.
Trademark licensing in Taiwan entitles Taiwanese and global entrepreneurs with legal protection against counterfeiters through the means of exclusive legal rights, which helps them further file lawsuits and claim damages against the unauthorized use of their trademarks.
Trademark protection in Taiwan allows Taiwanese and global entrepreneurs to establish their businesses in free-trade zones in Taiwan, which would help them achieve great profits with less to zero tariffs in Taiwan’s seven free-trade zones.
Trademark licensing in Taiwan ensures Taiwanese and global entrepreneurs get priority filling benefits through the means of Taiwan’s membership with the World Trade Organization (WTO). The priority ensures that the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) considers the application filing date in Taiwan the same as the original filing in any of the WTO member countries.
Trademark licensing in Taiwan ensures Taiwanese and global entrepreneurs get Taiwan’s Customs Administration’s support through their search and monitoring of import and export operations. The trademark owner must file an application with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) to get the custom administration’s support to reduce the import and export of counterfeit brands.
It is important for Taiwanese and global entrepreneurs to understand how to register a trademark in Taiwan. The process is as follows:
The applicant must conduct a preliminary Taiwan Trademark Search through the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO)’s online trademark search database to detect any prior infringements.
The applicant must apply with the necessary documents either online or in person with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO).
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) will conduct an initial examination of the application such as verification of the applicant’s details along with the trademark registration application’s fee confirmation.
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) will conduct an extensive examination to determine the legality of the application with respect to Taiwanese laws and the distinctness of the brand in question.
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) will approve and publish the trademark in their trademark gazette to allow third-party oppositions.
Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) allows a 12-week opposition period for third parties to file oppositions against the newly published trademark in the TIPO’s trademark gazette.
Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) will issue the certificate of trademark registration authorizing the trademark owner with exclusive ownership of the trademark.
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Organization (TIPO) takes around 8 to 12 months to register a trademark in Taiwan. It is pertinent for Taiwanese and global entrepreneurs to understand the timeline as described below:
The applicant takes around 1 to 3 days to conduct a preliminary Taiwan Trademark Search through the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO)’s online trademark search database to detect any prior infringements.
The applicant takes 2 to 4 days to apply with the necessary documents either online or in person with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO)
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) takes 4 to 8 weeks to conduct an initial examination of the application such as verification of the applicant’s details along with the trademark registration application’s fee confirmation.
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) takes 6 to 8 months to conduct an extensive examination to determine the legality of the application concerning Taiwanese laws and the distinctness of the brand in question
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) immediately publishes the trademark registration post the successful approval of the application on their trademark gazette to allow third-party oppositions.
Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) allows a 12-week opposition period for third parties to file oppositions against the newly published trademark on TIPO’s trademark gazette.
Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) takes 4 to 8 weeks to issue the certificate of trademark registration authorizing the trademark owner with exclusive ownership of the trademark.
It is pertinent for businesses to understand the fast-track examination system of the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) to register a trademark in Taiwan. The additional cost to opt for a fast-track examination of a trademark application starts from $120. The examination to fast-track a trademark registration in Taiwan as described below:
It is pertinent for businesses to understand the accelerated examination system of the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) to register a trademark in Taiwan. The additional cost to opt for accelerated examination of a trademark application starts from $180. The applicant must showcase the urgency for the same by submitting documents concerning the prior use or substantial development of the brand usage. The accelerated examination system for trademark registration in Taiwan is as described below:
The list of documents that are required for trademark registration in Taiwan is as follows:
Trademark Registration Application Form
Name of the Applicant
Address of the Applicant
A Print and Representation of a Trademark
A Brief Summary of the Trademark
List of Products and Services as per the Nice Classification (NCL)
A Notarized copy of Power of Attorney (POA)
Details on the Local Representative, if any
Priority Documents, if any
Translated Documents, if any
Yes, trademark registration in Taiwan is eligible for renewal. The trademark owner must apply for a trademark renewal within six months before the expiration of the ongoing 10-year trademark registration with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) through online, offline, or postal service. The cost to renew a trademark registration in Taiwan starts from $120. The TIPO also provides a 6-month grace period window for trademark renewal post the expiration of the registration for an additional surcharge.
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) requires document submissions in case of any change or modification in the trademark in question. The TIPO also mandates the submission of a power of attorney (POA) for foreign applicants applying through a trademark attorney.
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It is pertinent for Taiwanese and global entrepreneurs to understand the different categories of trademark registration in Taiwan. The types of trademarks to register a trademark in Taiwan are as follows:
A word mark is a trademark that consists of letters, words, phrases, or numbers. It protects the textual representation of a brand.
A Design mark is a trademark that consists of distinct visual elements of a product or service, such as logos or images. It protects the visual representation of a trademark.
A symbol mark is a trademark that consists of signs or symbols. It protects the visual representation of a brand.
A three-dimensional (3D) mark is a trademark that consists of 3D shapes of a product or service. It protects the 3D representation of a brand.
A color mark is a trademark that consists of colors or a series of colors. It protects the color-specific representation of a brand.
A sound mark is a trademark that consists of sounds or a series of sounds. It protects the sound effects of a brand.
A motion mark is a trademark that consists of moving images and logos. It protects the specific sequence or movement of a brand.
A position mark is a trademark that mainly focuses on the specific placement of a product or service. It protects the specific placement of a brand.
A collective mark is a trademark that is collectively owned by a group of companies or associations.
A certification mark is a trademark that consists of specific origin, quality standards, or manufacturing processes of a product or service. It protects the specific origins, quality standards, or manufacturing processes of a brand.
It is important for Taiwanese and global entrepreneurs to understand the eligibility categories to register a trademark in Taiwan. The checklist is as follows:
All businesses that have a unique brand identity with distinct features must register a trademark in Taiwan.
10 Industries that Require Trademark Registration in Taiwan
10 Businesses that Require a Trademark Registration in Taiwan
The post-enforcement compliances for trademark registration in Taiwan are as follows:
We have a decade of experience in intellectual property registration. Enterslice helps businesses and global entrepreneurs get fast and profitable trademark registration in Taiwan. We streamline trademark licensing in Taiwan. Given below are the reasons why trust Enterslice for trademark registration in Taiwan-
A trademark is a recognizable sign, design, word, or phrase that denotes a product or service. It provides exclusive rights to a brand and prevents unauthorized use of the trademarked products or services.
The cost of trademark registration in Taiwan starts from $90. An additional $7 for 20+ goods in a single class. Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) charges additional fees for express trademark filings in Taiwan.
Trademark registration in Taiwan is valid for 10 years from the official confirmation of the ongoing trademark registration in Taiwan. The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) provides a smooth renewal process for Taiwan trademark renewal.
The Trademark Act of 1960 is the primary Taiwan trademark law that governs and protects the registration, renewal, cancellation, opposition, and inspections of trademarks. It also provides regulations with respect to civil and criminal enforcement of trademarks in Taiwan.
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) is the primary trademark authority that governs and registers trademark registration in Taiwan. The authority is also responsible for cancelling and holding opposition from third parties.
The different types of trademarks in Taiwan are as follows:
The benefits of trademark licensing in Taiwan are as follows:
The eligibility categories are as follows:
The process for trademark licensing in Taiwan is as follows:
The generic timeframe to register a trademark in Taiwan takes 8 to 12 months. The timeline is as follows:
Yes, Taiwan’s Trademark Law of 1960 facilitates the fast-track examination in 4 to 5 months for words and design trademarks in the online filing system upon the request of the applicant for an additional surcharge.
Yes, Taiwan’s Trademark law of 1960 facilitates the acceleration of trademark examinations in 8 weeks for word, design, symbol, three-dimensional (3D), sound, motion, and position trademarks through the online or in-person filing system upon the request of the applicant for an additional surcharge.
The list of documents is as follows:
Businesses that require trademark registration in Taiwan are as follows:
Yes, Taiwan’s Trademark law of 1960 provides regulations on trademark renewals. The trademark owner must apply for a trademark renewal within six months before the expiration of the current 10-year trademark registration with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) through online, offline, or postal service for a nominal fee.
Yes, Taiwan’s Trademark law of 1960 provides a 6-month grace period window for trademark renewal post the expiration of the ongoing 10-year trademark registration in Taiwan with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) through online, offline, or postal service for an additional surcharge along with the renewal fees.
There are 7 free-trade zones in Taiwan. The list is as follows:
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