What we do

  • Patentability searches and opinion
  • Drafting and drawing management
  • National filing and (where applicable) PCT national phase
  • Prosecution and hearings where appropriate
  • Translations/validation (where applicable) and annuity coordination
  • Opposition/appeal support, portfolio audits
Secure Your Innovation

Brealant’s streamlined Patent Registration

Brealant offers a hassle-free, end-to-end patent registration process. From consultation and search to filing and response management, we handle every step with efficiency and transparency.

Focus on growing your business while we secure your intellectual property.

Comprehensive Guide to Patent Protection in Taiwan

Securing a patent in Taiwan grants you exclusive rights to your invention, protecting it from unauthorized use.

Here’s how Taiwan residents can file a trademark application:

Standard Patent

Long-term protection for up to 20 years.

Innovation Patent

Short-term protection for up to eight years.

The right patent type depends on your invention's uniqueness. Start with an Taiwan patent search to determine its patentability, then proceed with the application.

Key Patentability Requirements

Novelty

Patentability requires novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.

Innovation Patent

Standard term for invention patents is 20 years from filing (jurisdiction rules apply).

Inventiveness

Utility model/short‑term options may exist; strategy is case‑by‑case.

Submit your application to IP Taiwan for examination. If approved, your invention is published, granting you IP protection. For the best outcome, consult a qualified patent attorney or patent agent in Taiwan to navigate the Taiwan patent registration process effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of patent protection are available in Taiwan?

Taiwan provides invention patents, utility model patents, and design patents. Theappropriate right depends on the subject matter and commercial objectives.

How long does a Taiwan invention patent last?

An invention patent generally has a maximum term of 20 years from filing, subject tostatutory requirements and fees.

Can I use the PCT to enter Taiwan?

Taiwan is not a PCT contracting state, so applicants cannot enter Taiwan through a PCTnational-phase filing. Taiwan protection should be planned separately, including anyavailable priority claim.

What are the basic patentability requirements in Taiwan?

An invention generally must be novel, involve an inventive step, and be industriallyapplicable, subject to exclusions and disclosure requirements.

What can Brealant assist with for Taiwan patents?

Services may include patentability searching, drafting coordination, national filing,prosecution, examination responses, utility model or design strategy, annuitymanagement, and portfolio support.

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Blogs and Resources

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