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Taiwan Trademark Registration Costs and Registration Procedures

1.         Taiwan Trademark Registration Fees

Note:

(1)    The fixed fees quoted above apply only to trademark applications which are unopposed and proceed without complication.

(2)    All fees quoted above do not include delivery fees.

(3)    Fee of Claiming convention priority is USD90.

2.      Calculation of Registration Costs

Example 1: One mark one class

If you want to apply to have your trademark "ABC" registered in Class 25 (clothing, footwear, headgear), that is, one mark one class, the total fees for both trademark pre-filing search and registration request and certificate are:

Pre-filing search: USD 90        

Request for registration: USD 415

Final registration/Certificate: USD 270
TOTAL: USD 775

Example 2: One mark two classes

If you want to apply to have your trademark "ABC" registered in Class 25 (clothing, footwear, headgear) and Class 26 (Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers), that is, one mark two classes, the total fees for both trademark pre-filing search and registration request and certificate are:

Pre-filing search: 90 + 65 = USD 155
Request for registration: 415 + 370 = USD 785
Final registration/Certificate: 270 + 270 = USD 540

TOTAL: USD 1,480

Example 3: Two marks one class

If you want to apply to have your trademarks "ABC" and "DEF" registered in Class 25 (clothing, footwear, headgear), that is, two marks one class, the total fees for both trademark pre-filing searches and registration requests and certificates are:

Pre-filing search: 90 + 90 = USD 180
Request for registration: 415 + 415 = USD 830
Final registration/Certificate: 270 + 270 = USD 540
TOTAL: USD 1,550

The costs illustrated in the examples above are based on the assumption of a smooth application, that is, no objection being raised by the trademark office or any other third party. Also, the costs stated above exclude courier charges for sending the Power of Attorney and delivery of Certificate of Registration upon acceptance of registration.

It is further assumed that the fees for trademark registration request listed above cover not more than 20 items of products or services in each class and 5 items of special service for classes 35. Each item in excess of 20 and 5 (for special services in classes 35) will be charged with an extra fee of USD15 and USD35 respectively.

3.      Materials Required for Filing of Trademark Application in Taiwan

(1)    A simply signed Power of Attorney (POA) (to be prepared by Kaizen).

(2)    A duly completed trademark search/registration order form (to be provided by Kaizen).

(3)    A softcopy of the mark (if device mark) in JPEG format.

(4)    A copy of proof of identity of the applicant (passport for individual and business registration licence/certificate for corporation).

4.      Taiwan Trademark Application Procedures

(1)    Client sends to Kaizen (by email or fax or post) a specimen of the trademark together with the duly completed Trademark Registration Order Form and at the same time make payment for the pre-filing search;

(2)    Kaizen acknowledge the information like the mark, goods/services and apply class(es), then we will provide the latest quotation and preliminary advice;

(3)    Client confirm the quotation and make formal entrust. Kaizen will conduct the pre-filing search (if requested). The official search report will be sent to client within 15 working days;

(4)    If the search results indicate that the application is likely to be accepted and client decide to proceed. Kaizen will file trademark application to Intellectual Property Department when we received the payment of application fee and instruction;

(5)    Intellectual Property Department will conduct a search of the trademarks records to see if the same or similar trademark has already been registered or been applied for by another trader in respect of the same or similar class of goods and services. They will also see if the trademark satisfies the registration requirements laid down in the Trade Marks Ordinance. If the requirements for registration are not met the Examiner will object to the mark.

(6)    Once your trademark has been accepted for registration, it will be published on the journal for 3 months.

(7)    If no objection by a 3rd party, a registration certificate will be issued by Intellectual Property Department. The certificate will be sent to client when Kaizen confirmed the information and contents are correct.

5.      Time scale

Currently it takes around 8-10 months to get a trademark registered in Taiwan in a smooth case.

6.      Payment Term and Payment Method

Our fees for each stage of an application are to be invoiced and settled before the commencement of each stage of service.

We currently only accept Hong Kong Dollar cheque, cash or TT and credit card through Paypal. Please click here for payment methods.

7.      Refund Policy

No refund of fees will be made after the commencement of services. For example, if we have already performed the pre-filing search and the search results indicate that there is an identical mark already in the register and application for filing should not be proceeded, the fees for pre-filing search will not be refunded. Or we have already filed an application and the application is being objected and refused by the trademark office or any other party, then there will not be any refunded of fees.

In any case you pay us our fees for all three stages of an application, and the search results indicate that the there is an identical mark already in the register and application for filing should not be proceeded, then the fees for services not performed, i.e., filing for application and issuing of certificate of registration will be refunded.

If you wish to obtain more information or assistance, please visit the official website of Kaizen CPA Limited at www.kaizencpa.com or contact us through the following and talk to our professionals:

Tel: +852 2341 1444

Mobile: +852 5616 4140, +86 152 1943 4614

WhatsApp/ Line/ Wechat: +852 5616 4140

Skype: kaizencpa

Email: info@kaizencpa.com