- 1. Invention: The patent has a term of 20 years from the date of filing.
Request for substantive examination
- 2. Utility: The patent has a term of 10 years from the date of filing.
Formality examination is required only.
- 3. Design: The patent has a term of 25 years from the date of filing.
Formality examination is required only.
- 4. Trademark: The trademark registration is effective for a term of 10 years from the date of registration and may be renewed for further 10-year periods. (Every 10 years)
- ♣ Remark :
⑴ Germany and Taiwan signed a bilateral agreement and could claim the priority based on the date of filing (but not apply to design patent and trademark).
