5 May, 2018
Taiwan-Canada PPH MOTTAINAI program will come into effect on February 1, 2018.
This PPH program will speed up the examination process for invention patent applications in both countries, allow applicants to get patents in a quick manner, and benefit industries on both sides on their patent portfolio strategies.
Under this scheme, after applicants apply for patent for the same invention in both countries, when they get positive examination results from either patent office, they will be eligible for the PPH at the other office, thereby accelerating the examination process.
For example, in the event that a Taiwanese national applies for an invention patent firstly to TIPO and later to the CIPO, if a favorable decision is firstly given by the CIPO, the applicant will then be eligible to request for the PPH at TIPO. The cooperation program will make the patent examination process faster and more efficient.
For further information, please contact:
Charles Ma, Tsar & Tsai Law Firm
law@TsarTsai.com.tw
