Taiwan Trademark Renewal

Trademarks are valid for 10 years from the publication date of the registration and may be renewed for additional 10-year periods indefinitely.

• Renewal window: 6 months before the expiration date
• Grace period: 6 months after the expiration date
• After grace period: The trademark automatically lapses

• Power of Attorney signed by the registrant (no notarization/legalization required)
• No additional documents or use evidence required
• Renewal is published in the official gazette

• Restoration is generally not allowed
• Exception: Restoration may be requested within 30 days of the cause ceasing (e.g., force majeure), but no later than 1 year after the lapse
• A lapsed mark can be re-registered by a third party at any time

• TIPO does not send reminders
• Trademark owners must track deadlines independently or through their agent

Avoid:

• Missing the 6-month grace period
• Failing to pay the late fee per class
• Not updating the Power of Attorney for agent changes

You can still renew within 6 months post-expiration by paying the late fee. After this, the trademark is cancelled and must be re-registered.

Only in exceptional circumstances (e.g., force majeure) and within a strict 30-day window, and never later than 1 year from the original lapse.

No. Use is not required to renew a trademark in Taiwan.

Submit updated information and a signed Power of Attorney to TIPO.