# Trademark registration in Taiwan

> Trademarks in Taiwan are registered with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of Economic Affairs (TIPO); the official application fee is TWD 3,000 per class, and third parties can oppose within 3 months from publication of the registration. A registration lasts 10 years from the registration date and can be renewed. Taiwan is not in the Madrid System, so a national filing is needed.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/taiwan
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Taiwan Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of Economic Affairs (TIPO)
- **Official fee:** TWD 3,000 — Application (per class)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Not a member
- **Opposition period:** 3 months from publication of the registration
- **Protection:** 10 years from the registration date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** Allowed
- **Foreign applicants:** Applicants with no domicile or place of business in Taiwan must appoint a trademark agent in Taiwan

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://www.tipo.gov.tw/en/
- Official trademark search: https://cloud.tipo.gov.tw/S282/S282WV1/
- Law: Trademark Act — https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=J0070001
- Law: Enforcement Rules of the Trademark Act — https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=J0070002
- Law: Fee-charging Standards of Trademark (amended 18 June 2025) — https://law.moea.gov.tw/EngLawContent.aspx?id=10689

## Official fees (as of 2025-06)
- Application (per class): TWD 3,000 — Classes 1-34: covers up to 20 goods, plus 200 per extra good; Class 35 retail services of specific goods: plus 500 per retail service beyond 5. E-filing: 300 off per application, and a further 300 off per class if all items are the system's recommended terms
- Registration fee (per class): TWD 2,500
- Renewal (per class): TWD 4,000
- Late renewal within 6 months after expiry (per class): TWD 8,000 — Double the renewal fee
- Opposition (per class): TWD 4,000

## Steps
1. Search the TIPO trademark database for earlier conflicting marks.
2. Applicants without a domicile or business place in Taiwan appoint a Taiwan trademark agent.
3. File the application with TIPO, specifying goods and services by Nice class (several classes may be included in one application).
4. TIPO examines the application and may issue an office action, including a requirement to disclaim non-distinctive elements.
5. Once approved, pay the registration fee; the registration is then published.
6. Third parties may file an opposition within 3 months after publication of the registration.

- **Examination:** TIPO examiners examine applications for registrability, including distinctiveness and conflicts with earlier marks. No official examination time was found during this research.
- **Publication:** Trademark Gazette (publication of registration)
- **Opposition:** 3 months from publication of the registration (post-registration opposition)
- **Late renewal:** 6 months after expiry, with double the renewal fee (8,000 TWD per class)
- **Power of attorney:** A power of attorney is required when an agent is appointed; a foreign-language power of attorney must include a translation.
- **Language:** Chinese; foreign-language documents such as a power of attorney must be accompanied by a translation
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 3 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- Taiwan is not a member of the Madrid System, so marks must be filed directly with TIPO.
- Opposition in Taiwan takes place after registration, not before it.
- Applicants must disclaim exclusive rights in descriptive or non-distinctive elements where the scope of rights could otherwise be unclear.
- Fees rise with the number of designated goods (over 20 in classes 1-34) and with retail services in Class 35 (over 5).
- Renewal is no longer examined; it is completed by filing the request and paying the fee.

## FAQ
### How much does it cost to register a trademark in Taiwan?
TIPO charges 3,000 TWD per class to file (300 TWD less for e-filing) and 2,500 TWD per class to register. Extra fees apply for more than 20 goods in a class.

### Is Taiwan part of the Madrid Protocol?
No. Taiwan is not a member of the Madrid System, so a separate national application must be filed with TIPO.

### Can I file one trademark application for several classes in Taiwan?
Yes. Taiwan accepts multi-class applications, with official fees charged per class.

### How long does a trademark last in Taiwan?
Registration lasts 10 years and can be renewed for further 10-year terms. Renewal can be filed up to 6 months after expiry for a double fee.

### Do foreign companies need a local agent to file a trademark in Taiwan?
Yes. Applicants without a domicile or business place in Taiwan must appoint a Taiwan trademark agent.

## Sources
- MOEA: Fee-charging Standards of Trademark (2025): https://law.moea.gov.tw/EngLawContent.aspx?id=10689
- MOEA: Fee-charging Standards of Trademark (2024): https://law.moea.gov.tw/EngLawContent.aspx?id=10659
- TIPO FAQ: Renewal fees: https://www.tipo.gov.tw/en/tipo2/392-2406.html
- TIPO FAQ: Late renewal after expiration: https://www.tipo.gov.tw/en/tipo2/392-2407.html
- TIPO FAQ: Renewal upon expiration: https://www.tipo.gov.tw/en/tipo2/392-2408.html
- TIPO FAQ: Basic principles of the Trademark Act: https://www.tipo.gov.tw/en/tipo2/392-2457.html
- TIPO FAQ: Multiple priorities in a multi-class application: https://www.tipo.gov.tw/en/tipo2/392-2425.html
- TIPO FAQ: Disclaimers: https://www.tipo.gov.tw/en/tipo2/392-2435.html
- TIPO: Trademark laws and regulations: https://www.tipo.gov.tw/en/tipo2/376.html
- Trademark Act (Laws & Regulations Database): https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=J0070001
- WIPO Lex: Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8

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