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TAIWAN TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
Search: US$300
(1) Search for availability per class code
(2) Search results returned back by fax in 7-10 working days
(3) Covers Direct Hits and Close Matches in English and Chinese
Registration: US$655
(1) per class code
(2) Prepared and submitted in 1-2 weeks
(3) Clerical office actions generally answered for free
(4) Monthly follow ups of your mark through out the entire
unopposed registration process (via e-mail)
Domestic Representative / Power
of Attorney Fees: NIL
Due to the language and time differences, we work with an
attorney in Taiwan who assists us in translating and interpreting
the correspondence from the MOEAIPO. However, we do not offer
any legal advice through out the process.
Government Filing Fees: US$195
(1) per class code, payable to the MOEAIPO (we do so on your
behalf).
Title Services: NIL
There is NO extra fee to complete the registration process
once your trademark registration has been approved.
Summary of Fees
$ 300 Search
$ 655 Registration
$ 195 Government Filing Fee
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US$1,150
Required Documents & Services
1. A simply signed power of attorney indicating the name of
the signatory. If the applicant is a Japanese company, the
applicants' company seal and representative's seal must be
affixed.
2. The list of the goods to be covered by the application.
3. Twenty prints of the trademark, not exceeding 5x5 cm.
4. Evidence of use such as catalogues, brochures, invoices,
labels, advertisements, packaging etc. or an intent-to-use
declaration.
Note:
(1) Applicants originating from the USA, Australia and France
may claim priority.
(2) Priorities can also be claimed on the basis CTM application.
The applicant's nationality is not confined.
Time Scale
Generally, 6-10 months to get to the first review, then another
6-10 to go through the publication period (the waiting plus
the 3 months of the opposition period). Then another 2 months
to issue the registration certificate. So a total of 14-22
months.
Period of Protection
For 10 years. |
