Is there any need to use my trademark before I apply for registration?
It is not required to actually have had the mark in commerce, or to have the
intention
of using the mark prior to filing an application in Taiwan. Thus, there is no need to provide
specimens to prove actual use.
Is Taiwan a member of the Madrid System and any possibility to claim priority in
Taiwan?
Taiwan is not a signatory to either the Madrid Agreement or the Madrid Protocol.
The priority application must be filed in any of the WTO member countries within the last six
months(The corresponding application should be the one that was first filed for the mark
worldwide.)
What classification system does Taiwan use?
Taiwan allows for multi-class applications, and requires specific designations of
goods
and services that are based mainly on the international“Nice Classification” system.
If there is an existing U.S. trademark application that has been filed, the goods/ services can
also be provided for our reference.
What are the requirements for trademark application?
A trademark application must include the following elements:
Name of the applicant;
Address of the applicant;
Country of applicant;
Representation trademark;
Listing of the goods or services;
Power of Attorney
Do I need to file a trademark application in Taiwan if I have obtained the trademark
rights in China?
The trademark rights of China do notapply in Taiwan. Every country has their own
laws
and regulations on trademarks. If you would like to expand your trademark protection to include
Taiwan, an application would need to be filed with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office.
