Q01. | What is a patent? | ![]() |
Q02. | How many types of patents exist in ROC? | ![]() |
Q03. | Is it necessary to file a patent application in ROC for the same creation which has been applied for a patent in another country? | ![]() |
Q04. | Who may apply for a patent? | ![]() |
Q05. | If two or more persons work together to make a creation, to whom will the patent be granted? | ![]() |
Q06. | Is a document proving the assignment of the right to apply for a patent required when the patent applicant is not the creator? | ![]() |
Q07. | What languages may I use for filing a patent application? | ![]() |
Q08. | When should I provide a Chinese translation if I filed in a language other than Chinese? Can I make a request for an extension of the time period? | ![]() |
Q09. | What is a “grace period”? | ![]() |
Q10. | How can I claim a priority right based on the first application filed in a country other than ROC? | ![]() |
Q11. | What can I do if I didn’t claim priority or the priority claimed was incomplete at the time of filing patent application? | ![]() |
Q12. | May I use an earlier patent application filed in ROC as the basis for a priority claim in a subsequent patent application to be filed in ROC? | ![]() |
Q13. | Can I add a further inventor to, or delete an inventor from, a patent application that has already been filed? | ![]() |
Q14. | I would like to assign my right for a patent application (or patent right). What do I have to do? | ![]() |
Q15. | May I amend my patent application after filing it? | ![]() |
Q16. | May I request for conversion of the patent type of application after filing? | ![]() |
Q17. | Is there a time frame set for conversion request? | ![]() |
Q18. | May I request for division of a patent application? | ![]() |
Q19. | What is an invention? | ![]() |
Q20. | What are excluded from patentability for invention patents? | ![]() |
Q21. | What is the early publication of the invention patent? | ![]() |
Q22. | Do I need to file a request for examination after I have submitted an invention patent application? | ![]() |
Q23. | What can I do if I receive a notification of reasons for refusal? | ![]() |
Q24. | What can I do when I receive a decision of refusal from TIPO? | ![]() |
Q25. | What is a utility model patent? | ![]() |
Q26. | May I obtain both an invention patent right and a utility model patent right for the same creation? | ![]() |
Q27. | Do I need to file a request for examination after I have submitted a utility model patent application? | ![]() |
Q28. | What can I do if I receive a notification of reasons for refusal? | ![]() |
Q29. | What can I do when I receive a decision of refusal from TIPO? | ![]() |
Q30. | What is a Technical Evaluation Report for a utility model? | ![]() |
Q31. | What is a design? | ![]() |
Q32. | What are excluded from patentability for design patents? | ![]() |
Q33. | How do I make drawings for design patent applications? | ![]() |
Q34. | Do I need to file a request for examination after I have submitted a design patent application? | ![]() |
Q35. | What can I do if I receive a notification of reasons for refusal? | ![]() |
Q36. | What can I do when I receive a decision of refusal from TIPO? | ![]() |
Q37. | What should I do to obtain the patent right after the approval decision for my application is served? | ![]() |
Q38. | How long does patent protection last? | ![]() |
Q39. | When shall I make an annual fee payment for my patent and how do I find the payment amount due? | ![]() |
Q40. | What could I do if the annual fees are not paid on time? | ![]() |
Q41. | Is it possible to object to a particular application after it has been granted? | ![]() |
Q42. | What can I do if my patent right is infringed? | ![]() |