Trademark Registration in Taiwan

Taiwan is not a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed through a local attorney in the country. If no opposition or refusal is raised, registration is completed in about 12 months on average. A simply signed power of attorney is required; notarization is not needed. A specimen of the mark measuring between 5 × 5 cm and 8 × 8 cm must be provided. A list of the classes in which the trademark will be used must be provided. A multi-class system is used, and the international Nice Classification applies. The term of protection is 10 years. The trademark can be used indefinitely by renewing it every 10 years. Renewal must be carried out every 10 years.