End-to-End Trademark Registration in Taiwan

In Taiwan, trademark rights arise mainly through registration, as it is a “first-to-file” jurisdiction. This means that, in principle, you must register your trademark in order to obtain rights. Only in exceptional cases can well-known trademarks be protected even if they have not yet been filed.

Trademark applications are filed with the **Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO):
TIPO

Some key practical points from the filing system:

• Prior use is not required to obtain registration, but prior use may help overcome objections based on lack of distinctiveness, by supporting acquired distinctiveness.
• By default, logo/device marks are filed without a color claim. If you wish color to be claimed as a distinctive feature, you must instruct that this be done, and additional charges may apply.
• If you register a combined mark (word + figurative elements), the exclusive right is limited to that exact configuration. If you want to use/protect the word part or the logo separately, it is advisable to file additional trademarks for those elements alone.

To register a trademark in Taiwan, you will generally need:

• Scanned copy of a signed Power of Attorney. No notarization or legalization required.
• The name or logo you want to register
• The applicant’s details

Your iGERENT consultant will confirm the exact requirements for your case and guide you through each step.

The average time for a straightforward trademark application to proceed to registration in Taiwan is around 6 months.

This is an estimated processing time, based on current timeframes, and may vary considerably depending on the case.

Once the application has passed examination and is accepted for registration:

• The grant of registration is published.
• This publication marks the start of a three-month period during which third parties may file an opposition.

Regarding term and renewal:

• A Taiwanese trademark is registered for 10 years from the registration date.
• It can then be renewed indefinitely for further periods of ten years.
• Renewal can be requested from six (6) months before expiration up to six (6) months after expiration.
  • If the renewal is filed after the expiration date, additional fees will apply.

Yes. If a third party attempts to register or use a mark for similar goods or services that includes a primary or distinctive portion of your trademark, you may oppose the application based on confusing similarity.

Procedure and timing:

• After the application is accepted and the registration grant is published, third parties have three (3) months to file an opposition.
• The probability of success for an opposition varies case by case, depending on the specific circumstances.

• Use is not required before filing or for the mark to be registered in Taiwan.
• However, if a registered trademark is not used:
  • During the three years following registration, or
  • During any period of three consecutive years,
    it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions based on non-use.

Prior use, while not mandatory for registration, may be helpful to show acquired distinctiveness if the mark initially lacks distinctiveness.

No. We do not provide standalone address for service services in Taiwan

When you instruct iGERENT to handle your trademark application in Taiwan, the address for service requirement is automatically covered as part of our full service. We work with qualified local trademark attorneys who act as your official representative before the relevant Trademark Office, including compliance with all local representation and address for service requirements.

We do not offer address for service services separately for applicants who wish to file directly on their own in jurisdictions where self-filing may be technically permitted. Our services are designed to ensure that applications are properly filed, examined, and managed by experienced local professionals.

If you would like assistance with your trademark registration in Taiwan or any other country, feel free to contact us here and we will be happy to guide you through the process. We offer services worldwide.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Taiwan means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

Trusted by 12,000+ businesses and with over 25,000 trademarks handled since 2014, we simplify trademark registration in Taiwan through one dedicated specialist coordinating local attorneys worldwide.

• We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
• We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
• We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

Don’t just take our word for it, see why businesses trust iGERENT as the best trademark registration service.