We are pleased to  advise you of the recent information announced by the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) regarding the electronic patent certificates. In order to enhance the digital technology services and achieve the energy saving and carbon reduction effects, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) will begin issuing electronic patent certificates on January 1, 2023. The said electronic certificates ...
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An effective interview can expedite the patent examination process. However, applicants may not always be available to be interviewed at TIPO in person or join video interviews at TIPO service centers. From March 1, 2022, Applicants and patent agents are able to select a remote location to conduct trilateral video interviews at their convenience with the help of communication technology ...
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Samples of request forms released last year (May 2021) are updated to conform to the electronic request forms currently in use. In brief: Amending outdated samples of request forms. Amending wording and case study. Adjusting cover page and layout. Released by TIPO ...
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Reaching net zero emissions by 2050 is considered a collective goal by the global community, and as such, TIPO has set up a dedicated Net Zero Emissions IP Info section to provide information on green technologies and AEP requests for related patents, including: AEP Requests for Green Technologies: The scope of eligibility for the Accelerated Examination Program has been revised ...
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