SAINT ISLAND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GROUP

Taiwan IP Practice

Laying-Open of Applications

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    When will an invention patent application be laid open to the public?
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    An invention patent application filed in Taiwan shall be laid open to the public for inspection after 18 months from the filing date (or the priority date where applicable).


    When necessary, the Applicant can request early publication of his application with payment of an applicable official fee.
     

  • 2
    If the patent application is withdrawn, will it still be laid open to the public for inspection?
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    The application will not be laid open only if the withdrawal petition is filed within 15 months from the filing date (or the priority date where applicable).

*The above contents are intended as general discussion of the subject matter only and shall not be deemed as legal advice to any particular case or issue.