Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Taiwan Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Taiwan Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Taiwan, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Taiwan and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
STEP 3
Trademark Registration Certificate
Once your trademark application is approved, our attorneys complete all the formalities necessary to obtain the registration certificate in Taiwan. After the certificate is issued, it is forwarded to your address along with a registration report specifying the registration number, registration date, and any special consideration that should be taken into account in Taiwan.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Delivery of Registration Certificate & Report
- Monitoring & Notification of Important Dates
Additional Services in Taiwan
Discover how our services help protect and strengthen your brand in Taiwan.
Trademark Renewal
Renew your trademark to maintain uninterrupted protection for your brand.
Renew TrademarkDomain Registration
Safeguard your local domain with ease through our trusted partner, Register.Domains.
Search .TW DomainsFrom our Blog
National vs. International Trademark Registration
Discover how national and international trademark registration compare, the pros and cons of each, and which is right for you.
Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I register my trademark in the local language characters?
Yes, to ensure wider and stronger protection in Taiwan, it's advisable to register your trademark in local characters.
If you only register your trademark in its original form (Latin characters), it might not fully protect its equivalent in the local language. This could allow others to use or register the same or a similar trademark in local characters.
Besides the legal advantages, registering and using your trademark in local characters can also offer commercial benefits. People in Taiwan will more easily recognize and pronounce your brand if it's in a familiar script.
By registering your trademark in both its original form and local transliteration/translation, you gain better protection against potential infringements.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
Typically, it takes about 12 months to get a trademark registered, assuming there are no objections or oppositions.
Can a registration be canceled?
Here are reasons why a registration might be canceled:
- There is an earlier registration that conflicts with it.
- The mark is considered generic.
- The mark is merely descriptive.
- The mark serves a functional purpose.
- The mark lacks distinctiveness.
- It violates copyright laws.
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging.
- It infringes on the rights of well-known or notorious marks.
- It uses protected symbols like armorial bearings, flags, or other state emblems.
- It infringes on trade name rights.
- The registration is in the name of the agent or representative instead of the actual owner.
- It infringes on personal name rights.
- It conflicts with registered design rights.
- The mark goes against public policy or moral principles.
- The mark includes a geographical indication.
- The trademark infringes on another's patent or other rights as confirmed by a court's final decision.
If I register my trademark in Taiwan, will it be protected in other countries?
Registering your trademark in Taiwan only provides protection within Taiwan.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Taiwan after filing?
The application process follows these steps:
- formal requirements
- classification
- clarity
- descriptiveness
- distinctiveness
- deceptiveness
- conflicts with existing registrations
- trademark
- applicant's name
- applicant's address
- applicant's state or country of incorporation
- applicant's citizenship
- application number
- application date
- goods/services
- priority claim details
- trademark representation
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts on the registration date and lasts for three months.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark registration is valid for an initial period of 10 years.
Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney form?
Yes, signing a power of attorney is necessary to fulfill the application requirements.
Can you claim priority in Taiwan, and if so, what are the requirements?
To claim priority, the following conditions must be met:
- The applicant's home country must be a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
- The priority application must be submitted in any WTO member country within the last six months.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a trademark?
You need to use the trademark within three years from the date it was registered.
The usage can be minimal, but it must take place in Taiwan.
How many trademark applications should I submit?
The number of applications you should file depends on your trademark's features, your budget, and the level of protection you want in Taiwan.
If your trademark includes unique text and design elements, and you want both protected, we suggest filing two trademark applications: one for the text (as a "Word Mark") and another for the design (as a "Combined Mark").
Filing two applications offers these benefits:
If your trademark includes a slogan or a unique design symbol, consider filing separate applications for each to ensure extra protection.
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
No, you don't need to use the trademark or plan to use it before applying for registration.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Any person has the right to challenge a trademark application.
Does registering a trademark in Taiwan provide me with any legal rights?
To own a trademark in Taiwan, you must register it. It's a good idea to register your trademark there because Taiwan operates on a first-to-file basis.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Registering a trademark grants the following rights:
- exclusive use of the trademark
- ability to license the trademark to others
- authority to request customs to seize counterfeit imports
- right to oppose later conflicting trademark applications
- ability to cancel later conflicting trademark registrations
- right to sue for infringement if others use a similar trademark
- right to claim damages for trademark infringement
Still have questions?