In order to implement and protect intellectual property rights policies, Taiwan has been promoting “The Action Plan for protecting Intellectual Property Rights" every three years since 2003. It has also established a cross-functional collaboration board to coordinate and promote various types of intellectual property rights protection work. Over the years, through the concerted efforts from government agencies at all levels, our country has achieved remarkable results in setting regulations, curbing counterfeiting and piracy, promoting and educating, controlling our borders, and strengthening international information exchanges.

The previous phase of the action plan (2021-2023) expired at the end of 2023. During this period, we continued to review and revise laws and regulations related to intellectual property rights. Prosecutors, police, and investigation agencies also worked together to stop counterfeiting and piracy. Furthermore, the investigation of cybercrimes and trade secret violations was also strengthened. The overall implementation of the plan was achieved effectively.

Recognizing the fact that the protection of intellectual property rights is a long-term commitment and wishing to maintain our excellent intellectual property protection environment, the Executive Yuan has approved the action plan for 2024-2026. The plan is effective as of January 1, 2024, and the main points are as follows:

1. Strengthen industry research and development capabilities and intellectual property rights management
2. Optimize legal framework for intellectual property rights to safeguard industry innovation achievements
3. Effectively crackdown on counterfeit and pirated goods while reinforcing the protection of trade secrets
4. Implement border controls effectively
5. Enhance online copyright protection mechanisms and facilitate lawful use
6. Strengthen education and promotional efforts to enhance awareness of intellectual property protection among campuses and the public
7. Improve the professional competence of law enforcement personnel to build efficient law enforcement teams
8. Strengthen international exchange and cooperation as well as the protection of intellectual property rights overseas

• Publish Date : 2019-06-25
• Update : 2024-03-22
• Organization : International Legal Affairs Office
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