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Does it infringe one’s trademark right to recycle and sell one’s wasted batteries…
Does it infringe one’s trademark right to recycle and sell one’s wasted batteries without changing the trademark logo and package but showing “recycled battery” on the products only? According to the Article 35.I & II, “ The proprietor of a registered trademark has the exclusive right in the trademark in relation to the designated goods or […]
Does it infringe one’s trademark right to recycle and sell one’s wasted batteries without changing the trademark logo and package but showing “recycled battery” on the products only? According to the Article 35.I & II, “ The proprietor of a registered trademark has the exclusive right in the trademark in relation to the designated goods or […]
The applicability of the new Patent Act about the filings of an Invention patent application and a Utility Model patent application for the same creation
For the amended Articles 32, 41, 97, 116 and 159 of the Patent Act effective on June 13, 2013, the TIPO held a seminar on June 19, 2013 to discuss the applicability of the amended Articles of the Patent Act. We herewith list the main points of the conclusions mentioned in the seminar as follows: […]
For the amended Articles 32, 41, 97, 116 and 159 of the Patent Act effective on June 13, 2013, the TIPO held a seminar on June 19, 2013 to discuss the applicability of the amended Articles of the Patent Act. We herewith list the main points of the conclusions mentioned in the seminar as follows: […]
Won’t it infringe someone’s copyrights as long as…
Won’t it infringe someone’s copyrights as long as a clear indication of the name or appellation of the author and the source of the work is provided? Someone (hereinafter “A”) is fond of photography and often takes pictures outdoors with people having the same habit and then the photographers post all their photographic works on […]
Won’t it infringe someone’s copyrights as long as a clear indication of the name or appellation of the author and the source of the work is provided? Someone (hereinafter “A”) is fond of photography and often takes pictures outdoors with people having the same habit and then the photographers post all their photographic works on […]
Infringement of Trademark Rights
It will not constitute an infringement of trademark rights before a license thereof is formally terminated. A trademark license is a kind of continuous contract. When the duration of license is set in a license contract, once the duration is expired, the license is terminated. On the contrary, if there is no duration set for the […]
It will not constitute an infringement of trademark rights before a license thereof is formally terminated. A trademark license is a kind of continuous contract. When the duration of license is set in a license contract, once the duration is expired, the license is terminated. On the contrary, if there is no duration set for the […]
Deadline for supplementing the Certified copy of the first patent application
The deadline set for supplementing the Certified copy of the first patent application is a peremptory period According to Article 27 I of the previous Patent Act, where an applicant has duly filed his/her first patent application in a foreign country, which reciprocally allows ROC nationals to claim patent priority, or with any member of […]
The deadline set for supplementing the Certified copy of the first patent application is a peremptory period According to Article 27 I of the previous Patent Act, where an applicant has duly filed his/her first patent application in a foreign country, which reciprocally allows ROC nationals to claim patent priority, or with any member of […]
When Applying for Reviewing the File Wrappers of a Laid-open or Published Divisional Patent Application
When a third party applies for reviewing the file wrappers of a laid-open or published divisional patent application, he/she should also be allowed to review the file wrappers of the original patent application without being subject to the limitations set forth in item 3 (3) of the <Main points for Applying for Reviewing Patent Documents>. […]
When a third party applies for reviewing the file wrappers of a laid-open or published divisional patent application, he/she should also be allowed to review the file wrappers of the original patent application without being subject to the limitations set forth in item 3 (3) of the <Main points for Applying for Reviewing Patent Documents>. […]
The Judgment of Similarity of Trademarks
An Observation of The Main Part of The Logos (No. 48/ 2012 of the IP Court) (The trademark in dispute) vs. (The trademarks cited as the bases in the Invalidation) The complainant filed the trademark in dispute designating the goods of dolls and toys and being allowed for registration (Reg. No.1313000) by the TIPO (the […]
An Observation of The Main Part of The Logos (No. 48/ 2012 of the IP Court) (The trademark in dispute) vs. (The trademarks cited as the bases in the Invalidation) The complainant filed the trademark in dispute designating the goods of dolls and toys and being allowed for registration (Reg. No.1313000) by the TIPO (the […]
The Partial Amendment to The Patent Act Has Been Effective on June 11, 2013
On May 31, 2013, the amended Articles of the Patent Act were passed by the Legislative Yuan. These amended articles have been promulgated by the President and effective on June 11, 2013. We herewith list the amended Articles of the Patent Act with our comments as follows: 1. Article 32: One creation applied for invention patent […]
On May 31, 2013, the amended Articles of the Patent Act were passed by the Legislative Yuan. These amended articles have been promulgated by the President and effective on June 11, 2013. We herewith list the amended Articles of the Patent Act with our comments as follows: 1. Article 32: One creation applied for invention patent […]
Keep creating, keep innovating – the Message to The Next Generation from Director General of WIPO Francis Gurry
This year theme of World Intellectual Property Day April 26, is “Creativity – The Next Generation” Nowadays mankind creates and develops in a very dynamic and exciting pace. Life sciences together with the new technologies generate a great potential for development. They are transforming the way we live, communicate, heal, entertain, work or study. “What […]
Principles to deal with the patent matters during the transition stage from the former Patent Act to the amended One
The amended Patent Act was promulgated on December 21, 2011 by President Order and has been entered into force on January 01, 2013. Therefore, the TIPO has compiled the questions and principles to deal with the patent matters during the transition stage from the former Patent Act to the amended one. Article Situation Act to […]
The amended Patent Act was promulgated on December 21, 2011 by President Order and has been entered into force on January 01, 2013. Therefore, the TIPO has compiled the questions and principles to deal with the patent matters during the transition stage from the former Patent Act to the amended one. Article Situation Act to […]
USPTO Announces New Patent Prosecution Highway Partnership (PPH) With Taiwan Intellectual Property Office
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced the launch of a permanent Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO). The permanent PPH program, which started on September 1, 2012, will continue to permit each office to benefit from work previously done by the […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced the launch of a permanent Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO). The permanent PPH program, which started on September 1, 2012, will continue to permit each office to benefit from work previously done by the […]
Apple Settles iPad Trademark Case with $60m
US technology giant Apple Inc (Apple) has settled a lingering dispute with a local technology company concerning the use of the iPad trademark for the California-based tech giant’s popular tablets computers in the Chinese mainland. According to Guangdong High People’s Court, Apple has ended their long-running iPad name dispute in China with Proview with a […]
US technology giant Apple Inc (Apple) has settled a lingering dispute with a local technology company concerning the use of the iPad trademark for the California-based tech giant’s popular tablets computers in the Chinese mainland. According to Guangdong High People’s Court, Apple has ended their long-running iPad name dispute in China with Proview with a […]
A Taiwan university sues Apple over speech recognition patents
A Taiwan university has filed a patent infringement suit against Apple Inc in a U.S. court over the iPhone maker’s Siri speech recognition system, which lets users place calls or perform other tasks with voice commands, and is seeking undisclosed damages. Apple is also wrestling with Samsung Electronics Co Ltd in one of the biggest-ever […]
A Taiwan university has filed a patent infringement suit against Apple Inc in a U.S. court over the iPhone maker’s Siri speech recognition system, which lets users place calls or perform other tasks with voice commands, and is seeking undisclosed damages. Apple is also wrestling with Samsung Electronics Co Ltd in one of the biggest-ever […]
It is not regarded as the use of a trademark for a name of an advertising character which is not used as an indication of the source of goods or services
The trademark in dispute A trademark “花太郎” (transliteration: Hua-Tai-Lang. A Japanese name)” designating the services of “restaurants” was allowed for registration inTaiwan. The complainant filed an opposition against the above trademark during its publication period according to the old Trademark Act, Article 23.1(14) by the reason that the complainant has used “花太郎” as a trademark […]
Since July 1, 2012, it is available to pay the trademark registration fee after the official due date
Before July 01, 2012, when an applicant unintentionally failed to pay the registration fee by the official due date, it was not allowed to restore the trademark right. Each year, there were about 2400 trademarks being lapsed due to failing to pay the registration fees because the applicants were out of the country, made a […]