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Archive: 17 Aug 2012
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 […]
The success in commerce of a product manufactured in accordance with a patent in dispute cannot prove that the patent in dispute meets the inventive step requirements
A Utility Model patent related to “mold-proof patch” inTaiwanwas invalidated by a third party by the ground of “in lack of inventive step” according to the Patent Act, Article 94.4. The complainant (patentee) initiated an administrative action up to theIP Courtagainst the decision of the Appeal. One of the grounds claimed by the complainant was […]
A Utility Model patent related to “mold-proof patch” inTaiwanwas invalidated by a third party by the ground of “in lack of inventive step” according to the Patent Act, Article 94.4. The complainant (patentee) initiated an administrative action up to theIP Courtagainst the decision of the Appeal. One of the grounds claimed by the complainant was […]