Guideline Aims to Strengthen SMEs
Measures include improving IPR protection and financing channels
China recently rolled out new measures to improve the competitiveness of its small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs, by offering stronger intellectual rights protection and more financing channels.
TIPO Launches Design Patent Priority Document Exchange Program with JPO
The Taiwan-Japan MoU on Electronic Patent Priority Document Exchange (PDX) was signed in 2013, applicable to both invention and utility model patent applications. As the PDX program has been put to extensive use by applicants from both countries since its implementation, an additional MoU on Design Patent Priority Document Exchange was signed in 2019. Upon its implementation, by providing an alternative to mailing paperwork, the PDX program can increase application efficiency and streamline cross-country application procedures. Broadening the scope of the bilateral PDX cooperation has also made the exchange mechanism between Taiwan and Japan progressively comprehensive and robust.
Campaign Protects Olympic IPR
A campaign has been launched to give stronger protection to intellectual property rights involving Olympic symbols, China's top IPR regulator said on Wednesday.
TIPO Releases Guide to AI Application in Precision Medicine IP
To assist in building IP Portfolio for Precision Health – one of the Six Core Strategic Industries of Taiwan – TIPO held various speeches, consultations, and interviews throughout 2021, intending to facilitate conversations between TIPO, the precision health industry, and research institutions. Additionally, TIPO offered customized coaching to research programs granted by the Department of Life Sciences of the Ministry of Science and Technology, and gained a deeper understanding of the obstacles that may arise when eHealth and Precision Health industries seek IPR protection. Based on the above-mentioned experiences, the Guide to AI Application in Precision Medicine IP was compiled for public reference.
Music Licensing: A Guide for the Startup Industry Now Available!
Aiming to assist startups that utilize music in their productions (e.g., music application developers and podcasters) in familiarizing with means to obtain licenses and foresee possible situations one may encounter during the licensing process, TIPO has compiled the Music Licensing: A Guide for the Startup Industry.
