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Trademarks
5.
Oppositions
5.1
Can a third party oppose a trademark application?
Taiwan

Answer ... Yes.

For more information about this answer please contact: Julia Hung from Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices
5.2
Who has standing to oppose a trademark application?
Taiwan

Answer ... Any third party.

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5.3
What is the timeframe for opposing a trademark application?
Taiwan

Answer ... Within three months of the publication/registration date of the trademark (publication and registration occur on the same day).

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5.4
Which body hears oppositions?
Taiwan

Answer ... The Taiwan IP Office (TIPO).

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5.5
What is the process by which an opposition proceeds?
Taiwan

Answer ... Opposition proceedings in Taiwan are conducted on a pleading and defence basis, whereby the two parties are allowed to alternately present their arguments in written form. Upon receipt of a brief/counterstatement lodged by one party, TIPO will serve a copy thereof on the other party along with a notification for response before a designated deadline, which is generally within 30 days. This procedure will continue until the two parties have exhausted their views and have no further observations or new evidence to file.

For more information about this answer please contact: Julia Hung from Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices
5.6
Can the decision on the opposition be appealed? If so, to what body and by what procedure?
Taiwan

Answer ... Yes; see questions 4.2 and 4.3.

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