Trademark Authority

Applicant is required to submit their trademark application to the Intellectual Property Office Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C. for examination in order to obtain trademark rights and protection in Taiwan.

 

Filing requirements and Required Documents

For an application for a trademark registration in Taiwan should contain:

1.   Trademark specimen/ logo

2.   Applicant's details:

      a.    Individuals - Identity & Address Proof

      b.    Corporation (Limited Company) - A Copy of Business Registration Certificate/               Certificate of Incorporation

3.    Description of goods and services

4.    A signed Power of Attorney (filed within 3 months from application date)

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Duration of Trademark

The duration of Trademark is 10 years from the date of registration. 

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Renewal of Trademark

The trademark owner may apply for the renewal of the registered trademark 6 months before the expiration, and can be renewed every 10 years. 

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