Does the jurisdiction allow for multi-class applications?
Yes
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Filing
What you can and cannot file in TaiwanIs there an official list of standard goods and services, and where can I search it?
Yes. TIPO publishes a standard list based on the Nice Classification, searchable at https://cloud.tipo.gov.tw/S282/S282WV1/#/classification-inquiry/goodname-classification
Are non-standard (custom-defined) descriptions of goods/services acceptable?
Yes, with examiner discretionYes, please note that the final acceptance of these custom-defined descriptions will be subject to the examiner’s review and discretion.
Can Chinese characters be registered as a trademark?
Yes
Is it possible to request accelerated (expedited) examination?
Yes
What is required for accelerated examination?
AvailableApplicants must submit a formal application along with a "Statement of Facts and Reasons" and "Evidence of Actual Use or Preparation for Use" (such as invoices, contracts, or exhibition proofs) to demonstrate commercial urgency; the first Office Action is typically issued within 2 months of the application.
Documents & formalities
What we need from you to fileWhat do you need from us to file a new trademark application?
1. Power of Attorney (POA)
A scanned copy of the signed POA is required to establish the appointment of the Taiwan trademark agent.
2. Trademark and Applicant Information
(1) The type of mark: word mark or device mark.
(2) For a device mark, please provide a clear JPG image of the mark.
(3) The exact list of designated goods or services for each class.
(4) The applicant’s name, address, and nationality.
(5) The name and title of the legal representative, if applicable, who signs the POA.
(6) Priority Document
An electronic copy of the priority document, if available.
If the electronic copy is not yet available at the time of filing, please provide the following information instead:
Country of the priority application, Application date, Application number
Do you need original hard copies of the application documents, or are scans enough?
No
Is a signed Power of Attorney required for a new application?
Yes
Is notarization or legalization required for a new application?
No
Examination & Office Actions
Timelines, deadlines and extensionsWhat is the estimated timeframe from filing to receiving the First Examination Report / Office Action?
6–8 monthsApproximately 6–8 months from the filing date. This estimated period does not include the time required to respond to any procedural amendment request issued by TIPO, such as a request to clarify or amend the wording of the designated goods/services. The response period is generally two months.
What is the total estimated time from filing to registration?
~8 monthsApproximately 8 months, with no Office Action or procedural amendment.
What do you need from us to respond to an Office Action?
Please confirm the specific grounds for refusal and the preferred response strategy. Depending on the case, the applicant may be requested to provide evidence of actual trademark use, brand/company background information, and market-use materials (e.g., website, catalogs, packaging, advertisements, exhibition materials, etc.). If the applicant wishes to seek coexistence with the cited mark, a coexistence agreement/consent from the owner of the cited mark will be required.
How long is the response period for an Office Action (OA)?
2 monthsFor a foreign applicant whose address is not in Taiwan, the response period is two months from the date of service of the Office Action.
Can the deadline for responding to an OA be extended?
Yes, once, up to 2 monthsYes. For a foreign applicant, the response period may be extended once for up to two months, provided that the extension request is filed before the original official deadline.
Registration & term
Getting to registration and keeping it aliveHow long is the trademark opposition period?
3 monthsIs the trademark certificate issued in electronic or hard copy (paper) format?
Your choiceApplicants can choose between an electronic or a paper certificate.
Upon approval of the trademark, is a separate registration/issuance procedure required, or will the certificate be issued automatically?
Fee due within 2 monthsA registration fee must be paid within two months from the date of receipt of the approval notice.
The trademark registration will be completed upon payment of the registration fee.
What happens if the registration fee is not paid within the two-month period?
6-month grace periodThe registration fee may still be paid within a six-month grace period, subject to payment of an additional fee.
What is the validity period of a registered trademark?
10 years10 years, calculated from the registration date.
After how many years of consecutive non-use following registration can a trademark be subject to cancellation?
3 yearsA registered trademark may be subject to cancellation for non-use if it has not been used for a continuous period of three years.
Renewal
Windows, grace periods and what TIPO issuesHow soon before the official expiration date can a renewal application be filed?
6 months before expiry6 months
What document will TIPO issue after a trademark renewal is approved?
Notice of Approval onlyTIPO will issue a Notice of Approval for Renewal. Please note that no separate renewal certificate will be issued.
Will the renewed registration be reflected in the trademark register?
Yes. Once the renewal is approved, the renewal record will be updated in TIPO’s trademark register.
How long is the renewal grace period?
6 monthsWhat documents are required for a trademark renewal?
POA onlyA scanned copy of the signed Power of Attorney (POA)
Do you need original hard copies for a renewal, or is a scan enough?
No
Is a signed Power of Attorney required for a renewal?
Yes
Is notarization or legalization required for a renewal?
No
How long does it take to receive the official renewal certificate or proof after filing?
2 monthsIf a change of name or address is required at the time of renewal, can they be processed together, or are they separate procedures?
Yes, togetherCan be processed together
Assignment & recordals
Transfers and changes of name or addressWhat documents do you need to record an assignment?
1. A scanned copy of the signed Power of Attorney (POA)
2. Assignment Agreement
Please note: If the seal/signature of the assignor on the Assignment Agreement does not match the specimen recorded with TIPO, a Declaration/Affidavit and a copy of the assignor’s identity document (passport) will also be required.
Do you need original hard copies for a change of name or address, or are scans enough?
No
Is a signed Power of Attorney required for a change of name or address?
Yes
Is notarization or legalization required for a change of owner name or address?
No
How long does it take to receive the official proof after filing the change of name/address?
1 monthDo you need original hard copies for an assignment, or are scans enough?
No
Is a signed Power of Attorney required for an assignment?
Yes
Is notarization or legalization required for the assignment?
No
Is there a official format for the Deed of Assignment or Assignment Agreement?
No
How long does it take to receive the official proof or certificate after filing the assignment application?
2 monthsMust the change of name/address be filed on a per-case (case-by-case) basis?
Yes
What documents are required for a change of owner name?
1. A scanned copy of the signed Power of Attorney (POA)
2. Certificate for Change of Name
What documents are required for a change of address?
POA onlyA scanned copy of the signed Power of Attorney (POA)
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