Taiwan Trademark Practice Guide

Yes. TIPO publishes a standard list based on the Nice Classification, searchable at https://cloud.tipo.gov.tw/S282/S282WV1/#/classification-inquiry/goodname-classification

Yes, please note that the final acceptance of these custom-defined descriptions will be subject to the examiner’s review and discretion.

Applicants 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.

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

8 months

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.

For a foreign applicant whose address is not in Taiwan, the response period is two months from the date of service of the Office Action.

Yes. 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.

Applicants can choose between an electronic or a paper certificate.

A 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.

The registration fee may still be paid within a six-month grace period, subject to payment of an additional fee.

10 years, calculated from the registration date.

A registered trademark may be subject to cancellation for non-use if it has not been used for a continuous period of three years.

6 months

TIPO will issue a Notice of Approval for Renewal. Please note that no separate renewal certificate will be issued.

Yes. Once the renewal is approved, the renewal record will be updated in TIPO’s trademark register.

A scanned copy of the signed Power of Attorney (POA)

Can be processed together

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.

1. A scanned copy of the signed Power of Attorney (POA) 2. Certificate for Change of Name

A scanned copy of the signed Power of Attorney (POA)