[Taiwan] TIPO released IPR statistics for first half of 2020
2020-08-25
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) released statistics regarding applications of intellectual property right in the first half of 2020.
A quick glance on the figures:
In conclusion, the IP developments in local industries presents a steady growth despite the COVID-19 crisis this year. However, the pandemic does affect the marketing planning of overseas entities to Taiwan.
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A quick glance on the figures:
- Patent : Total applications - 33,954, showing a 4% decrease compared to the first half of 2019
- Domestic applicants contribute 1% of decrease in the total number of patent applications while the foreign-domiciled applicants contribute 8% of decrease
- It is however worth noting that the number of #invention patent application filed by the domestic applicants is indeed increased by 1%
- Trademark : Total applications - 43,386, which reach a new peak
- Applications filed by the domestic applicants account for 71.3% of all trademark applications, which indicate a growth rate of 10% compared to the first half of 2019
- In contrast, the number of applications filed by the foreign-domiciled applicants dropped by 12%
In conclusion, the IP developments in local industries presents a steady growth despite the COVID-19 crisis this year. However, the pandemic does affect the marketing planning of overseas entities to Taiwan.
Tackling this global challenge requires everyone's participation and support, Champion IP would be the most pleased to help navigating through these difficult times economically. Contact us at champion.ip@cp-ip.tw for our exclusive package fee for Taiwan IP prosecutions!
