TIPO Publishes English Version of the “Patent Examination Guidelines, Part II: Substantive Examination for Invention Patents, Chapter 12 Computer Software Related Inventions”
TIPO has released its English version of the “Patent Examination Guidelines, Part II: Substantive Examination for Invention Patents, Chapter 12 Computer Software Related Inventions.” This should help to enhance the international IP community’s understanding of Taiwan’s patent examination process of computer software related inventions and improve services provided to foreign applicants of computer software related inventions. Those interested are welcome to access the Guidelines below.
“Patent Trend Analysis of International Carbon Capture Technology” is now Available on the TIPO Website for Public Reference
To help businesses better understand the global patent trends in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), TIPO has compiled graphics on the Patent Trend Analysis of International Carbon Capture Technology based on the three major themes of CCUS and according to the international patent classification (IPC) on carbon capture and sequestering, which were established in the 2010 WIPO IPC Green Inventory. The analysis also refers to the relevant classifications and key words in the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC).
TIPO has Added a New Chapter on “Green Industries” to the Industry Trademark Application Strategy Manual for Designated Goods and Services in Response to Goals to Reach Net Zero by 2050
The Executive Yuan has passed amendments to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Management Act on April 21, 2022. The Act has been renamed the “Climate Change Response Act,” and officially declares net zero emission of greenhouse gases by 2050. The specific approach targets greenhouse gases from the manufacturing, transportation, agricultural industries, as well as from residential activities and utilizes negative carbon technology (carbon capture, storage, and reuse) and natural carbon sinks (forests and ocean sorption) to balance carbon emissions in order to reach net zero emissions.
TIPO Releases Report on “The Relationship Between the Metaverse and Design Patents”
The Metaverse is all the latest buzz, and in the field of intellectual property, there are increasing discussions on its relationship to trademarks and copyrights as infringements have already occurred. In light of the fact that there are very few cases of Metaverse-related design patent applications filed both domestic and abroad, as well as a conspicuous lack of academic journals, adjudications, and media reports on the subject, TIPO decided to compile a report on the matter for public reference. The report covers whether a Metaverse design patent can be filed, how the application would be examined, and the validity of such a patent.
IPR Policy Seen as Confidence Booster
Policies that China recently adopted on strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights could increase confidence of foreign companies in China, an IP industry expert says.
