The Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the National Institute of Industrial Property of Brazil (INPI) have been implementing the Patent Prosecution Highway pilot program since April 2017. On November 9, 2021, the two Offices agreed to renew the program to extend the pilot period until November 30, 2026. The period may be further extended as …
JPO and INPI extended PPH pilot period until 2026 Read More »
The Legal Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) dismissed the appeal in cases J 8/20 and J 9/20 on December 21, 2021, refusing the applications EP 18 275 163 and EP 18 275 174, in which an artificial intelligence (AI) system called DABUS was designated as inventor in the application forms. The …
The Taiwan-Japan MoU on Electronic Patent Priority Document Exchange (PDX) was signed in 2013, applicable to both invention and utility model patent applications. As the PDX program has been put to extensive use by applicants from both countries since its implementation, an additional MoU on Design Patent Priority Document Exchange was signed in 2019. Upon …
Since 2009, TIPO has entrusted Taiwan-CA Inc. to be responsible for issuing electronic ID. Users get the password in paper via mail after filling in request forms online and submitting required documents to the office in charge. To be time-saving and be at users’ convenience, effective on Jan. 1, 2022, password of the electronic ID …
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In response to the regular revisions of the 11th edition of the Nice International Classification of Goods and Services, a total of 601 items of goods / services have been added, 61 items have been deleted, and 30 items of class / sub-class names or notes have been added / removed / amended (see attached …
The Guide, presented in the form of a video, consists of 12 topics covering the fields of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. By featuring scenarios most concerning to industries or frequently encountered situations, the video disseminates relevant and crucial intellectual property knowledge, starting from R&D, the application process, IPR protection, to means to acquire …
TIPO releases Guide to AI Application in Precision Medicine IP Read More »
Accommodating to the guide to Design Patent Priority Document Exchange Program with JPO amended and released on Nov. 24, 2021, section where indicating priority document(s) to be obtained via electronic exchange is added to the request forms to facilitate applicants’ use. Both the design patent request form and the application guide amended for applicants’ use …
Since January 1, 2021, TIPO has been implementing the “Positive Patent Examination Pilot Program for Startups” to offer assistance in evaluating patent acquisition probability and provide advice on ways to promptly obtain patent rights. Upon receiving positive responses to the results of the pilot program, TIPO has decided to amend and conduct it for an …
Taiwan and Korea signed an MoU on Electronic Exchange of Priority Document (PDX) for Design Patents on November 12, 2021, following the collaboration between Taiwan and Japan on Design Patent Priority Document Exchange in 2019. Through bilateral cooperation between the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office and the Korean Intellectual Property Office, applicants are exempt from submitting …
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The Standing Advisory Committee before the European Patent Office (SACEPO) Working Party on Rules met on October 14, 2021 via videoconference to discuss legal changes that will further enable the digitalization of the patent grant process and enhance data protection. Released by TIPO
