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12022 Trends & Comparisons: Taiwan Invention Patent Applications and WIPO PCT Applications
Of Taiwan’s invention patent applications, semiconductors (with a share of 14.5%) claimed the top spot among 35 technology fields in 2022, while computer technology (10.4%) took the lead for all WIPO PCT applications. In Taiwan, invention patent applicants from Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, the US and R. Korea filed mostly in semiconductors, while the top 5 countries (regions) filed mostly in computer technology, digital communication and electrical machinery in WIPO PCT applications. As for applicants, TSMC and Huawei took the lead in Taiwan and WIPO PCT applications, respectively. Invention applications maintained modest growth in Taiwan, while WIPO PCT applications marked the slowest rate of increase in 13 yearsIn 2022, 50,242 invention patent filings were filed in Taiwan, an increase of 2.3% due to surging growth between 9.4%～16.1% in applications from the US, Mainland China and R. Korea. On the other hand, approximately 278,100 PCT applications were received by WIPO, marking the slowest increase of 0.3% since 2009. Of the applications, filings from Mainland China and Japan demonstrated a marginal growth of under 1.0%, while filings from the US decreased slightly at less than 1.0% (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).Taipei and Hsinchu city collectively account for 55.4% of all resident invention applications in Taiwan in 2022Resident applications were filed mostly from the 6 major municipalities, as well as Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County, accounting for 92.3% of all PCT applications filed in 2022. The top 3 cities combined accounted for 55.4% in 2022, up by 4.7 percentage points compared to 2018 (50.7%). Looking only at cities, applicants residing in Hsinchu City (4,455) filed the most applications in 2022, followed by applicants from Taipei City (3,154) and New Taipei City (3,129). Furthermore, Miaoli County surged 84.9% to 538 (Fig. 3).In 2022, semiconductors topped in Taiwan, while computer technology led in WIPO PCT applicationsIn 2022, the field of semiconductors (with a share of 14.5%) had the most invention patent applications in Taiwan, followed by computer technology; computer technology claimed top spot (10.4%) in published WIPO PCT applications, followed by digital communication (9.4%) (Fig. 4).Furthermore, both the top ten technology fields for 2022 in invention applications in Taiwan and WIPO PCT applications included semiconductors, computer technology, electrical machinery, audio-visual technology, measurement, and pharmaceuticals. Of these, semiconductors topped all technology fields in Taiwan but ranked 10th with a share of 3.3% in WIPO PCT applications. This indicates that Taiwan remains outstanding in the semiconductor industry. On the other hand, digital communication and medical technology claimed two out of the top five spots in WIPO PCT applications. However, they were not among Taiwan’s top ten technology fields of invention applications (Fig. 4).Certain top filing countries (regions) mostly filed invention applications in semiconductors in Taiwan, while primarily filing WIPO PCT applications in computer technology, digital communication, and electrical machineryFor invention applications received by TIPO, Taiwan, Japan, the US, Mainland China and R. Korea filed the most applications in semiconductors (with shares of 11.7~22.5%). On the other hand, Germany filed mostly in organic fine chemistry (10.8%), of which the top three technology fields did not include semiconductor (Table 1).WIPO PCT applicants from Mainland China (15.7%) and the US (13.1%) filed more applications in computer technology; those from Japan and Germany filed extensively for patents related to electrical machinery (approximately 11%). R. Korea filed mostly in digital communication, computer technology and electrical machinery (10%~11%) (Table 1).TSMC led in the number of invention patent application filings in Taiwan, while Huawei remained the top filer of WIPO PCT applications in 2022For the fourth consecutive year, TSMC (1,950) filed the most applications in Taiwan in 2022, followed by Applied Materials (847, US), Qualcomm (763, US) and Samsung Electronics (666, KR). Regarding WIPO PCT business applicants, Huawei topped for the sixth consecutive year with 7,689 cases in 2022, followed by Samsung Electronics (4,387, KR) and Qualcomm (3,855, US); the latter two both claimed top 10 spots in Taiwan as well (Fig. 5).Semiconductors accounted for most number of applications among the top 10 applicants in Taiwan, while digital communication had the greatest shares among the top 10 WIPO PCT applicantsSix of the top 10 applicants in 2022 filed most applications in semiconductors in applications filed in 2019-2021, including TSMC (37.2% ~ 80.6%). Of these, Nanya Technology had the most at 80.6% (Fig. 6). On the other hand, six of the top 10 WIPO PCT applicants in 2022 had the most applications published in digital communication (26.9% ~ 70.4%), including Huawei. Of these, LM Ericsson had the most at 70.4% (Fig. 7).Samsung Electronics had significant differences over its patent portfolio between Taiwan and WIPO PCT applications. Samsung Electronics filed mostly in semiconductors in Taiwan, while putting importance on digital communication for PCT applications. On the other hand, Qualcomm filed the greatest number of applications in digital communication both in Taiwan and WIPO. But Qualcomm had minor differences over its second largest technology field: audio-visual technology in Taiwan and telecommunications in PCT applications respectively. For both Taiwan and WIPO applications, Qualcomm’s third largest tech field for patent applications was computer technology.In comparison with Taiwan, there is more digital communication and health-related technology patenting in PCT applicationsSince TIPO was established in 1999, the number of invention patent applications in Taiwan has grown by 3.6% per year on average. Semiconductors topped all technical fields, followed by computer technology, electrical machinery, optics and audio–visual technology (Fig. 8). On the other hand, since applicants worldwide began filing patent applications through the WIPO Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system in 2013, the number of PCT applications has grown by 11.5% per year on average. Computer technology ranked first in 35 technical fields, together with medical technology, digital communication, electrical machinery and pharmaceuticals, featuring among the top five technology fields (Fig. 9). In comparison with Taiwan, there is more digital communication and health-related technology patenting in PCT applications.For more information (in Mandarin), please visithttps://www.tipo.gov.tw/tw/cp-174-219414-a1c98-1.html
2TIPA’s 2023 Trade Secrets Protection and Management Course Opens for Registration
Due to globalization and internationalization, we are seeing finer division of labor and closer integration between the upstream and downstream sectors across industries. The frequency of technological and personnel transfer and communication among enterprises has increased, and employees are changing jobs more frequently. This has led to a higher occurrence of trade secrets infringement. The frequency, complexity, scope of infringement, and impact are all on the rise. Enterprises are now prioritizing trade secrets protection to safeguard their survival and continued operation.In order to provide more training to IPR professionals in trade secrets protection and management, Taiwan Intellectual Property Training Academy (TIPA) is offering two sessions of the Trade Secrets Protection and Management Course in September (Sept. 9 and 16) and October (Oct. 14 and 21). Each session will run for twelve hours and features experts at the top of their fields to discuss relevant issues and case studies. Expert instructors will also share their experience and touch on relevant industry practices, providing pragmatic and professional knowledge that will be useful in the future as well.Follow the TIPA FB page or visit the TIPA website for more information on the course.
3TIPO Publishes 2023 IPR Seminar FAQ Online
TIPO offered the 2023 IPR Seminars at Taichung, Hsinchu, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Taipei on July 24, July 26, July 31, August 1, and August 8 respectively. The seminars were attended by 354 persons.During the seminars, participants asked a total of 41 questions regarding seminar topics and TIPO’s services. TIPO has responded to these questions and provided updates, which are published on TIPO’s official website for public reference.
4TIPO Offers New Examination Services for Design Patents
TIPO is expanding the range of examination services for design patents, including options for accelerated examination and simultaneous adjustment of the deferred examination period for design patents:I. Accelerated Examination: To combat design infringement and assist design competition winners and new startups obtain rights to their design creations as quickly as possible, TIPO will begin accepting applications for accelerated examination of design patents from September 1. Applicants that meet one of the following criteria are eligible to receive examination results within two months of submitting a complete application:i. Third party commercial exploitation.ii. Design has been recognized by prestigious international or national design awards. TIPO recognizes the following design awards as prestigious: Taiwan's Golden Pin Design Award, Germany's iF Design Award, Germany's Red Dot Design Award, Japan's Good Design Award, and the United States' International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).iii. Applications from new startup enterprises.II. Deferred Examination: To accommodate the commercialization timelines for foreign designs in Taiwan, TIPO has also amended regulations for the deferred examination period for design patents. Regardless of whether priority rights are claimed, the deferred examination period will now uniformly be set within one year from the application date. Applicants are welcome to make greater use of this provision.
5Register Now for TIPO’s Training Seminar on the Patent Application Document Assistance and Error Detection System
To help reduce the number of typos on applications, TIPO set up the Patent Application Document Assistance and Error Detection System, which checks the words on the application in accordance with the Patent Act and advises applicants of any errors to ensure the application abides by the proper regulations. The system also further enhances the quality and efficiency of submitting applications and reduces bureaucratic volley with TIPO – greatly easing the workload for both applicants and TIPO alike.To quickly familiarize applicants (or agents) with the system, TIPO will offer two training seminars in the afternoon at 2pm on September 13 and 27. The seminars will be held in the auditorium on the 18th floor of the TIPO building, which will be open to the public.
6TIPO Releases IPR Statistics for the First Half of 2023
In the first half of 2023, TIPO received a total of 34,611 patent applications (invention, utility model, and design) and 44,653 trademark applications, representing a 0.4% and 4% decrease respectively compared with the same period last year. The number of invention patent applications stood at 24,256 cases. Among resident applicants, TSMC (1,171) outnumbered all the other domestic applicants for the seventh year in a row, and Samsung Electronics (430) leapt to the top of all non-resident applicants for the first time. Uni-President (239) and Saic-Gm-Wuling Automobile (84) topped the list for resident and non-resident trademark applicants respectively. Patent ApplicationsTIPO received a total of 34,611 patent applications. Of these, invention patents (24,256) accounted for a majority of all patent applications, seeing a slight decrease of 0.2%. Both resident (9,390) and non-resident applications (14,866) remained relatively unchanged. Utility model patents declined as well. On the other hand, design patents (3,508) increased by 2% due to a rise in resident applications (9%)(Table 1).Among the top 10 resident applicants for invention patents, TSMC (1,171) has topped the list for seven years straight. Mediatek (321) saw its highest growth rate of 114%, setting a new record in the company’s history by exceeding 300 cases. The number of applications filed by Mediatek, Innolux (181) and Inventec (132) both hit record highs since 2016 (Figure 2).For resident applicants of design patents, Acer (55) surpassed all other applicants once again. L&F Plastics (44) saw its highest growth rate of 76% (Figure 3).The number of invention patent applications from domestic enterprises (7,635) and research institutions (147) grew by 2% and 12%, respectively, while that of domestic colleges and universities (736) decreased. Applications from large enterprises (6,266) as well as from SMEs (1,369) increased by 2% and 3%, respectively.Non-resident applications for invention patents (14,866) were down by 1% (Table 1). Among the top 5 filling countries (regions), Japan led with 6,216 invention patent applications, and applications from both mainland China (1,683) and R. Korea (1,263) grew by about 20% (Figure 1).As for the top 10 non-resident applicants, Samsung Electronics (KR) leapt to the top spot with 430 invention patent applications, setting a new record by exceeding 400 cases. Coupang (KR) (159) saw the highest growth rate of 238% and reached its best ranking since 2016 (6th). Xi'an Eswin (CN) (126) entered the top 10 applicants list for the first time (Figure 2).For non-resident applicants of design patents, Cartier (CH) (72) claimed the top spot for the first time, hitting an all-time record high. Apple (US) (40) accounted for a huge growth of 12.3-fold, due to a lower baseline from the same period last year (Figure 3).Trademark ApplicationsCompared to the same period last year, trademark applications reached 44,653 cases (covering 56,198 classes) and saw a decrease of 4%, a shift from positive growth for 3 consecutive years. The number of applications filed by residents (35,169) and non-residents (9,484) both declined (Table 1).Among top 10 resident applicants, Uni-President claimed the top spot again with 239 applications (Table 3). A breakdown by Nice Classifications (NCL) shows that most applications (7,162) were filed under Class 35, “Advertising, Business Management, Retail and Wholesale Services, etc.” (Figure 4)Among non-resident applicants, mainland China filed the most applications (2,391)(Figure 1). The applications filed by the top 10 non-resident applicants all saw positive growth. Saic-Gm-Wuling Automobile (CN) led with 84 applications (Table 4). A breakdown by Nice Classification (NCL) shows that most applications (1,895) were filed under Class 9, “Computer and Technology Products, etc.” (Figure 5)The top three industries for trademark applications were “Agriculture” (12,198), “Business Services” (9,374) and “Health” (8,936). A majority of resident applications were filed under “Agriculture” (10,246), a rapidly growing portfolio mainly focused on the dining and hospitality industry, whereas non-resident applicants mostly filed under “Research and technology” (3,106) (Figure 6).
7New Feature on IPKM – Reference Sign(s) of the Drawing(s) for Documents of Taiwanese Invention and Utility Model Patent
TIPO used text recognition technology to build a new function on IPKM that allows users to browse reference sign(s) of the drawing(s) for documents of Taiwanese invention and utility model patent. This will hopefully help users better grasp the relationship between reference sign(s) of the drawing(s) and description when perusing patent documents. A pilot test of the new feature is currently available to the public.Main functions include:1. Side-by-side comparison: Clicking on a drawing will display the patent document and the drawing in a dual-column view, allowing for side-by-side comparison of the description and the drawing.2. Markings of reference sign(s) of the drawing(s):Reference sign(s) recognized in drawings will be highlighted in blue. Clicking on thesehighlighted markings will display their corresponding names.3. Find signs: Clicking on 'Reference Sign(s) of the Drawing' below the drawing and selecting 'Show All Elements' will list all reference signs. Clicking on an element name will quickly jump to the corresponding drawing and display the reference sign's position.
8Version 2.5.1 (New List of Goods and Services) of the Electronic Application System Released, Updates Must be Installed by August 14, 2023
In response to certain amendments to the list of goods and services, TIPO has released the latest version of the electronic application system on August 1, 2023. Please refer to the appendix titled "Updates to the Electronic Application System" for more information.The updated electronic application system employs HTML2PDF/WORD add-ons and E-SET. Users are reminded to execute the automatic updates for HTML2PDF and E-SET programs between August 1 and August 14, 2023. Alternatively, users can download and install the latest HTML2PDF/WORD add-ons v.2.5.1 and E-SET v.2.5.1 from TIPONet under "01 Case Application." Version 2.5.0 of both programs will no longer be accepted for electronic applications from August 15 onwards.
9TIPO Publishes English Version of Patent Examination Guidelines, Part II, Chapter 1
TIPO has released the English version of the “Patent Examination Guidelines, Part II: Substantive Examination for Invention Patents, Chapter 1. Written Description, Claim, Abstract and Drawing” to enhance the international IP community’s understanding of Taiwan’s patent examination process. Moreover, it functions as a helpful tool for foreign applicants, enabling them to assess whether their patent applications meet the requirements specified in said Guidelines.To learn more about the “Patent Examination Guidelines, Part II: Substantive Examination for Invention Patents, Chapter 1. Written Description, Claim, Abstract and Drawing,” please click the link provided below:
10TIPO Annual Report 2022 Showcases Taiwan’s Latest IPR Advancements
TIPO published its Annual Report 2022 in late June 2023, highlighting significant progress in Taiwan’s IPR development over the past year. Despite the challenges posed by local COVID-19 outbreaks, TIPO, alongside our dedicated colleagues, successfully implemented strategic initiatives to overcome the pandemic and meet annual performance goals. The past year saw notable achievements in areas such as patent and trademark examination, IPR legal regime, e-service improvements, promotion of IPR innovation, and international IPR cooperation, contributing greatly to the continuous enhancement of service quality provided by TIPO. For further information, please see:https://www.tipo.gov.tw/en/lp-309-2.html
11Amendment to the Regulations Governing the Determination of Patent Term Extention Come into Effect on July 1, 2023
TIPO previously required applicants seeking to extend patent terms on pharmaceutical products or manufacturing methods to submit documentation for the duration of all domestic and/or international clinical trials. Documentation was then sent to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), the central competent authority, to confirm the clinical trial period required for issuing a drug license.On November 2, 2021, the MOHW announced an amendment to the Form for Data Exclusivity and Domestic and International Clinical Trials. The amendment included clinical trial data required for issuing a drug license within the scope of examination. To streamline administrative procedures and improve the efficiency of patent examinations, TIPO announced amendments to the Regulations Governing the Determination of Patent Term Extension on June 28, 2023, which came into effect on July 1 in the same year.According to Article 4 and Article 10 amendments, if the FDA has confirmed the examination data (regarding the period of domestic and/or international clinical trials required for issuing a drug license) submitted by the applicant, then TIPO is no longer required to send the same data in question to the aforementioned authority.
12New Green Trademark Analysis Report Reveals Uni-President’s Top-Ranking Performance
To help businesses better understand trends in green trademark registration in Taiwan and promote carbon reduction efforts, TIPO has compiled an analysis report on green trademark industries in Taiwan in the past decade, which examines green trademark application trends across major product classes in Taiwan. Uni-President Enterprises Corp. (“Uni-President”), Apple Inc., and Alibaba Group Holding Limited, a company based in the Cayman Islands, in particular, are some of the top applicants for green trademarks.Trademarks identify the source of goods and services and can serve as indicators of market trends and economic direction. As the world strives to preserve the green planet from rising temperatures, IP trademarks are just as important as technology in the race towards net zero emissions – appealing to many major corporations to take action and reduce carbon emissions.TIPO's report references EUIPO’s research into green trademarks in the EU, filtering trademarks with the Nice Classification listed on applications and further categorizing them into nine major categories of green products: energy products, transportation, energy saving, reuse/recycle, pollution control, waste management, agriculture, environmental awareness, and climate change. This was further subdivided into 35 categories. The report details the proportion of green trademarks in each category, in hopes of helping businesses establish green trademark portfolios, respond to climate change, and formulate net zero carbon emissions strategies.The report also revealed that in the past decade, green trademarks in Taiwan accounted for approximately 15% of the total trademark applications. Overall observations show consistent growth, with the average proportion being around 12.41% from 2013 to 2015, 14.72% from 2016 to 2019, and 15.87% from 2020 to 2022. It is evident that businesses are placing greater emphasis on establishing green trademark portfolios.For green trademark proportions across the nine major categories, the top three (in descending order) were energy saving, pollution control, and energy products – collectively accounting for over 80% of applications. This is clear indication that industry trademark portfolios focus mainly on these three areas.In terms of the nationality of green trademark applicants, Taiwan ranks number one, followed (in order) by Mainland China, Japan, and the US. Mainland China has had impressive performance in transportation, energy saving, pollution control, and waste management. Japan ranks in the top three across all major categories except for energy saving and climate change. The US has had outstanding performance in energy products, energy saving, reuse/recycle, environmental awareness, and climate change.Taking a look at the top three applicants across the nine major categories reveals that Uni-President, Apple Inc., and Alibaba Group Holding Limited from the Cayman Islands are consistent included within the rankings – making them major green trademark applicants in Taiwan. Uni-President and Apple Inc. dominated energy products, energy savings, and waste management, snagging either number one or number two. Uni-President in particular, has made it to the top three in all major categories except transportation and agriculture – a testament to the company’s commendable resolve to grow with Taiwan and strive for net zero emissions.Environmental factors have become increasingly important for businesses and consumers alike. To achieve net zero emissions goals, businesses need to bring new products to market and/or make existing products more sustainable. Green trademarks increase brand visibility and showcases the business’ dedication to sustainable values. TIPO recommends that businesses implement green trademark strategies as soon as possible to take full advantage of the benefits of having green trademarks, as well as market opportunities.
13TIPO’s Annual IPR Seminars Begin on July 24, 2023
The annual TIPO IPR Seminars shall be held in-person on July 24 in Taichung, July 26 in Hsinchu, July 31 in Tainan, August 1 in Kaohsiung, and August 8 in Taipei. TIPO Director General Liao shall be personally leading a team of senior TIPO officials to attend these seminars.This year’s seminars will explore five topics:1. Introduction to New Design Patent Regulations: Revisions to the Design Patent AEP (Accelerated Examination Program) and Deferred Examination Program.2. Metaverse Patent Trends and Application Considerations3. Analysis of Disputes Regarding the Interpretation of Patent Claim Construction4. Introduction to Trademark Agent Management Mechanisms and Accelerated Examination Programs5. Reminders on Patent and Trademark AffairsThe seminars also include panel discussion and participation is widely encouraged. Patent attorneys and patent agents are eligible to claim 2.5 OTJ training hours for attending the seminar.
14TIPO Invites the Public to Copyrights-Related Events in July and August
To increase public awareness of copyrights issues related to online content creation, operating social media accounts, and livestream auctions, TIPO has invited professional lawyers to speak at two copyrights-related seminars on July 14 and 28: “Copyright Issues Regarding Online Livestream Auctions” and “Copyright Issues in Operating Social Media Accounts.”TIPO is offering another two interactive panel discussions on July 19 and August 13: “Essential Copyrights Knowledge for YouTubers” and “Essential Copyrights Knowledge for Online Content Creators.” Invited speakers include well-known YouTube movie critic “Lessons from Movies” and graphic artist “ameow_lazygirl,” who will share the copyrights issues they’ve encountered in the past through discussions with professional lawyers. All four sessions will be held at the Upgrade Business Center Dunnan Location, and the public is invited to register and join.
15TIPO Publishes the 2022 Compilation of Selected Court Rulings on Trade Secret Cases on Official Website for Public Reference
To promote public understanding of the development of trade secret judicial practices in Taiwan, TIPO has published the 2022 Compilation of Selected Court Rulings on Trade Secret Cases. 19 cases were selected by sifting through trade secrets-related rulings between January and December of 2022, and then examined and categorized based on key issues: the three elements of trade secrets (confidentiality, economic value, and reasonable confidentiality measures), trade secrets infringement, Trade Secrets Act and relevant regulations (confidentiality preservation order), etc. Court rulings were summarized, compiled, and have been published on TIPO’s official website as of June 15, 2023 in the Trade Secrets section for public reference.
16Mobile Applications for TIPO’s TWCA Digital Certificates are Now Available
TIPO commissioned TAIWAN-CA (TWCA) to issue mobile certificates to optimize our digital application services and enhance compatibility with mobile devices. These certificates will support services such as online trademark applications, My Dashboard, My Cases, and other related services that require mobile certificate signing and identity verification.Visit TWCA's certificate application site and fill out the form to apply for mobile digital certificates. You will be required to submit documentation and send the application either directly to TWCA’s Taipei office or to TIPO offices in Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung.
17Taiwan South Korea Design Patent Priority Document Exchange Launch on July 1, 2023
Taiwan and Korea signed an MoU on the Electronic Exchange of Priority Documents (PDX) for Design Patents on November 12, 2021. Following the completion of relevant system development, Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) launched the PDX program on July 1, 2023.Priority Documents are required in the event that a subsequent patent application is filed with a priority claim. Under the MoU on the Exchange of Industrial Property Information and the Electronic Exchange of Priority Documents signed in 2015, the PDX program has been applicable to invention and utility model patent applications. As the aforementioned program has been put to extensive use by applicants from both countries since its implementation, TIPO and KIPO decided to include design patent priority documents in the program. Upon its implementation, this initiative significantly reduced applicants' time spent on mailing paperwork and streamlined cross-country application procedures, resulting in a more comprehensive and robust priority document exchange mechanism.
18TIPO held the Seminar on AI Chat Bots & ChatGPT Copyright Issues
Open AI's ChatGPT is the latest buzz topic in technology. ChatGPT is capable of conversing with users through text like a real human being, and it can also assist with translations, calculations, coding, and other functions. But training an AI chat bot often requires copious amounts of material, many of which concern copyrights held by other persons.To help the public better understand the copyrights issues that may arise with these types of chat bots, TIPO has organized a seminar on AI Chat Bots & ChatGPT Copyright Issues. The seminar took place at 2pm in the afternoon on June 9 in Room 201 at the GIS MOTC Convention Center. The event was also streamed live on the Original Creation x I Support You FB Page, as well as on TIPO's official FB page.
19Online Preliminary for the IP Trivia Competition Begins in June
In order to enhance the public's understanding of copyrights, TIPO will hold the first ever IP Trivia Competition this year. Registration is open from now until June 30, and all who are interested are welcome to join.The competition is divided into two phases: an online preliminary and an individual finals. Participants register for one of two categories: “Middle and High School Division” or the “University and Professional Division.” Common copyrights questions are incorporated into trivia questions. All participants in the online preliminary have a chance of winning a NT$200 convenience store voucher. To encourage widespread participation, one hundred participants with the highest scores will be selected from each division to participate in the finals – competing for the ultimate title. A total of over NT$60,000 will be awarded in prizes. Don't miss out!For IP Trivia Competition updates, please follow the Original Creation x I Support You FB page.
20The Highest Honor in the Field of Patents – The Awards Ceremony for the National Invention and Creation Awards
To encourage industry innovation and patent inventions, the MOEA tasked TIPO and the Department of Industrial Technology (DOIT) with organizing the National Invention and Creation Awards and the National Industrial Innovation Awards respectively. The awards give recognition to organizations, teams, and individuals from the industrial, academic, or research spheres that have created added value for technology through incorporating innovation or commercializing invention patents. The hope is that through public recognition, we can encourage domestic businesses, research institutions, and individual inventors to value technological innovation and prompt exchange between the industrial, academic, and research spheres – contributing to the effort of furnishing greater innovation for Taiwan’s industries and technologies.The joint award ceremony for the 2022 National Invention and Creation Awards and the 8th Annual National Industrial Innovation Awards was held on May 15, 2023. Awards were given to 23 organizations, 7 teams, and 16 inventors, as well as 43 patent submissions. The ceremony occurs only once every two years. Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan and Economic Minister Wang Mei-hua were in attendance and personally handed out the awards to recipients. A total of almost 300 attendees, including recipients and reporters, came from various industries and bore witness to how innovation prospers within Taiwan industries.Winning entries from the 2022 National Invention and Creation Awards will be featured at the 2023 Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) Outstanding Inventions Pavilion between October 12 and 14. All who are interested are welcome to attend the 2023 TIE and view the winning entries for themselves.
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