SAINT ISLAND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GROUP

Taiwan IP Practice

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    What kind of patent is eligible for patent term extension?
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    When a patent claims a pharmaceutical or agrochemical composition, a method of manufacturing the pharmaceutical or agrochemical composition, or a specific use of the pharmaceutical or agrochemical composition, the patent is eligible for patent term extension. Note that the pharmaceutical and agrochemical compositions mentioned above do not include those for veterinary use.

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    What is the deadline for filing an application for patent term extension?
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    The application shall be filed within 3 months from the date of issuance of the first certificate of marketing approval and no later than 6 months prior to the expiration date of the patent.

*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.