Many software-related patent applications are rejected on the ground of non-obviousness. Yen-Bin Gu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices provides some tips for applicants
The TIPO has made so-called ‘classic’ trademark cases available on its website in English and Chinese. However, several judgments are pending, including one pertaining to the provision of designated services outside Taiwan.
The IP and Commercial Court has upheld the Taiwan IP Office’s rejection of Amazon Technologies’ mark – an invented word that is simply the combination of two dictionary words – finding it descriptive rather than suggestive.
Taipei, June 4 (CNA) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, filed more than 75,000 patents worldwide as of May this year, with over 52,000 applications securing approval.
A raft of suggested changes to the current Trademark Act could have a big impact on the IP landscape for many years to come. In particular, the draft amendments propose establishing a new committee that would be responsible for reviewing all formally rejected cases and examine invalidation and cancellation actions.