Trademark Archives

09/14/2021 Trademark / 商標 Trademark / 未分類

E-Platform for identifying Trademark infringement cases will be online, Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance strengthens efforts to propagate

In our previous article “Counterfeits Crackdown- E-Platform for identifying Trademark cases is starting as of Aug. 1st ” published in mid-July, we introduced the new system for trademark maintenance established by Taiwan Customs. Regarding this matter, Custom Administration, Ministry of Finance (MOF) hold a “New Regulations Governing Customs Measures in Trademark Infringing Identification Conference” on Aug 28, 2021, giving detailed explanations for the law amendment, operation procedures and methods of the E-Platform in order to strengthen public’s understanding and willingness to make use of the new platform.

12/08/2020 Trademark / 未分類

Changes of Classification for Registration of Trademarks: Medicated Cosmetics and Cleaning Products are affected

ustries are not allowed to publicize any medical efficacy in the advertisement. In the future, certain words and phrases such as “medicated” and “cosmeceutical” cannot be addressed on the name of goods and the labels.

07/14/2020 Trademark

“Fast-Track mechanism” for Trademark Examination in Effect on May 1

To further support the rapid growth in trademark applications, Taiwan’s IP office announced a new fast-track mechanism, in effect on May 1, to accelerate trademark examination process. Applicants may secure their rights one and half months earlier if their applications meet five criteria, including submitting by e-filing, not non-traditional trademarks, using eATM or designated bank account for fee payment, etc.

08/29/2018 Trademark / 台灣消息 / 商標 Trademark / 未分類

The Trademark Right Protection in Taiwan Customs

Protection policy for registered trademarks in Taiwan Customs: (1) filing an advice application with the Taiwan Customs by trademark proprietors; (2) when performing customs duties, if customs officers notice possible infringing goods that import/export to Taiwan, and shall notify the trademark proprietors and the importer/exporter at the same time; (3) trademark proprietors report specific import/export goods that infringe their trademark rights.

05/16/2018 Trademark / 台灣消息 / 商標 Trademark / 未分類

How to Acquire Registration by using surname as a trademark — Taking The Lin Hotel Taichung as an example

According to TIPO, the trademark was not capable of being recognized by consumers as an indication of the distinguishing services of one undertaking apart from those of other undertakings. Therefore, the trademark application was not approved for registration.

05/10/2018 Trademark / 台灣消息 / 商標 Trademark / 未分類

The importance of evidence of trademark use

In general, after obtaining the trademark registration, a trademark owner may think he/she has the trademark rights and always omit to collect relevant evidence of use in related to the registered trademark. In practice, a trademark owner must use the registered trademark in correct methods.