Taiwan

PCT - NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: Traditional Chinese

Translation: Filing in a different language is possible with late submission of Traditional Chinese translation

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: Formal and substantive examination required

Required Documents: POA must be provided within 4 months, notarization not required

Annuities: Annual fees due starting from the 1st year

PARIS CONVENTION - DIRECT FILING

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: Traditional Chinese

Translation: Filing in a different language is possible with late submission of Traditional Chinese translation

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: Formal and substantive examination required

Required Documents: POA must be provided within 4 months, notarization not required

Annuities: Annual fees due starting from the 1st year

DESIGN APPLICATION

Patent Term: 12 years

Deadline: 6 months from priority

Language: Traditional Chinese

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Formal examination only

Required Documents: POA must be provided within 4 months of filing date

Annuities: Annual fees due starting from the 1st year

TRADEMARK APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 years

Deadline: N/A

Language: Traditional Chinese

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Formal and substantive examination required

Required Documents: POA must be submitted within 3 months, notarization not required

Annuities: Annual fees due starting from the 1st year